This will be my fourth A to Z Challenge and I’m pumped! Check out the Blogging from A to Z website for more info. The Theme Reveal is a social event, so please visit as many participants as you can, add comments and share on your various networks. Enjoy!
My three previous themes were favourite topics: travel, language and dogs. So, what’s left? Care to guess? I’ll be combining two other frequent subjects here at The Doglady’s Den. Any ideas? This motif has been used by others as well, but I’m hoping you’ll be entertained by it, regardless.
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We’re gonna go
and
You’ve probably figured it out by now:
My theme for the April A to Z Blogging Challenge of 2017 is…….
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*** MUSICAL MEMORIES ***
Hashtag: #MusicalMemories
Check out my theme. What's yours? #AtoZReveal #AtoZChallenge #dogladysden Share on X
I’ll be showcasing one song per letter, complete with video, along with the memory it triggers.
You’ll find every post, including this one, listed HERE, as it gets published.
For this edition of the A to Z Challenge, we’ll be
Hop into my time machine and journey back to the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s!
Thanks to Mary @ Jingle Jangle Jungle for the fabulous idea of adding a Youtube playlist!
(to be updated daily in April)
So, what do you think?
Interesting? Boring? Not Sure?
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Dog Mom and (retired) Canine Innkeeper in suburban Toronto, Canada, known as The Doglady. Former corporate workaholic. Writer, photographer, digital creator. Animal lover, music fanatic, inveterate traveller. Eternal hippie/rockchick. History, literature and cinema buff. Hockey and soccer fan. Dedicated night owl. German/Canadian binational, multilingual. Let me entertain you!
116 thoughts on “THE GREAT THEME REVEAL OF 2017! #AtoZCHALLENGE #AtoZREVEAL”
Sounds like a fabulous theme. Music can make such powerful memories – can’t wait to see you posts. Apologies for taking so long to return your visit to my blog, I’ve been madly scrabbling to catch up after my hols.
Tasha
Tasha’s Thinkings – Shapeshifters and Werewolves
Perfect theme… soundtracks of our lives… I’ll be back to hear what you have to say.
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Yay! The ’60s, ’70s and ’80s are my favorites, Debbie! When I started reading this post…and saw “What’s left?” I answered, “MUSIC”!! I am eagerly looking forward to reading your A to Z of #MusicalMemories
What else BUT music? 😀 Thanks, Vidya.
I’ll have a fabulous playlist by the end of April! 😀
Looking forward to reading your posts!
Great theme. I love music (especially the 70’s). Can’t wait to listen…
I’m glad you like it. Thanks for dropping in.
Well, there’s two albums I know and love right there! Boogieing on over during April with you!
Thanks, Jemima. Glad you like it! 🙂
Hi Debbie! Looking forward to your posts. Your theme sounds exciting! Happy blogging!
– Anjali – Day-dreamer, occasional writer, guitar hobbyist and dog-lover
I’m glad you like it. 🙂 Looks like we have a few things in common. Happy A to Z-ing!
Sounds like fun, Debbie and I know you’ll ace this.
I’m giving the challenge a skip this year too.
Thank you, Corinne. I try. 🙂 Sorry you won’t be joining us. Maybe next year?
Now thats an interesting theme and I am looking forward to seeing how you write your posts.
All the best
I’m glad you like it. 🙂 Thanks for coming by!
I find this blog of yours is extremely crazy.
Hmmm… a bit manic perhaps, but crazy? Or maybe you meant that as a compliment? 🙂 In any case, thanks for stopping by. Good luck with your first A to Z Challenge.
Interesting theme choice. Looking forward to popping in periodically to check them out.
Thanks, GB. I appreciate that. 🙂
This sounds lovely! Musical memories is perfect for you, knowing how active you are with BOTB usually 🙂 I hope I find some of my favourites in here. Let me guess. Is ‘M’ for Metallica? 😉
Thanks, Shailaja. 🙂 Music has always been an integral part of my life. There won’t be any Metallica though (and you’re likely relieved about that, eh? ;). I didn’t get into them until the ’90s and these memories will all be older than that. Happy A to Z-ing!
Musical memories are the best kind! I’m looking forward to hearing yours 🙂
Thanks, Jetgirl. 🙂 I’m hoping to brush up on my French with yours.
Very cool. This is gonna rock!
I hope so! 🙂 Glad you like it.
That’s awesome! I so love the music theme!! Bring it on ,lady!!
I’m glad you like it. Thanks for coming by! 🙂
Fabulous Debbie. I’m excited to be visiting you a lot in April.
Thanks! Glad you like it. 🙂
Sounds like a theme right up your alley, DEBBIE!
Let’s see here… A… A… uhm, A…
I can’t think of any songs beginning with A. I guess I wouldn’t be good at this theme.
Wait!!…
‘Always And Forever’
B… B… uhm, B…
For the first time ever, I noticed the blouse you’re wearing in your avatar photo. Dang! Circa 1970 I had a paisley shirt that looked very much like that — same colors, same shiny material . That was my very favorite shirt and I almost always wore it with a very light brown, fringed vest over it. In fact, I liked that hippie “outfit” so much that I wore it for my 5th grade class picture.
Yup, I was a sharp-dressed wild thing in those days. Ha!
~ D-FensDogG
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Memories and music just naturally go together, don’t they? 🙂 Thanks for coming by, Stephen. Apologies for the late response, but I’m still immersed in finishing these A to Z entries. Time’s running out! 😮 You’re the first person who’s remarked on my attire. That’s a paisley caftan I like to wear around the house. I still favour the Bohemian style, all those years later. You might enjoy this:
http://thedogladysden.com/atozchallenge-b-is-for-bohemian/
Sounds like you had some cool hippie outfits yourself! 🙂
This is gonna be fun!! I’m thinking we may accidently do the same artists/ songs on the odd day!!
I’m waiting for that “A” to get the people on the dance floor!!
Have fun!!! 😉
Wouldn’t it be one helluva coincidence if we used the same songs? 🙂 Highly unlikely, but you never know, right? Thanks for dropping in. You have fun, too!
Yay music!! You will rock this challenge, as usual 🙂
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I hope to, Zalka. Thanks for the compliment! 🙂 See you in April.
Wonderful theme Debbie! My knowledge of musical chartbusters is pretty limited and your posts will help solve that! Wish you all the very best for the challenge!
Thanks, Kala. They won’t all be “chart-busters”. 🙂
Wow a great theme… I can’t top that… so I’ll just be reading yours! 🙂
There are so many great themes to choose from. Thanks for picking mine, Angelika. 🙂
Musical memories are some of the best!
Hubby and I keep having difference in opinions with our 8 year old son who thinks Justin Bieber and Ed Sheeran are the ultimate musical mega stars…
Ed Sheeran I can understand, but Justin Bieber? Nooooo! 🙂 Thanks for dropping in.
I love your theme and will enjoy reading what music you choose along with the memory.
I’m glad you like it, Birgit. There will be a couple of European selections, as well. 🙂 See you in April!
Great choice of theme – I love how songs can trigger a memory!
Debbie
It’s so true that music is the soundtrack of our lives. I’m glad you like the theme. See you in April!
This is going to be a fun April sifting through all these musical memories. I like your music choices.
Thanks, Ann. 🙂 I’m looking forward to yours as well. See you in April!
great theme! Mine is on 80s & 90s rock so great minds think alike!
Great! Between us, we’ll have four decades of music. 🙂 Happy A to Z-ing!
Musical Memories! That’s really cool. I tend to get attached to songs that remind me of things as well. I’ll definitely be checking out your posts to get my daily dose of music 🙂
I’m glad you like it. J.Gi. 🙂 See you in April!
Debbie, anything that has to do with mewsic is a purrfect idea! I think this will be loads of fun and sure stir my own flashbacks with your alapha song prompt each day. I’m totally looking forward to your posts! 😀
♫ Dance to the mewsic ♫ 😀 I’m glad you like the theme, Cathy. There are so many memories in song. Thanks for dropping in. Looking forward to your sketches!
Well, this one will be interesting. Everyone likes to look back at their favorite music!
Thank you, C. Lee. The older I get the more these old memories come back. 🙂
Unfortunately, I’m not in the AtoZ this year, but I’m the official cheerleader. 🙂 I’ll pop in to see what’s going on and lend support.
I love music of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s – my childhood, my early adulthood, and my 30’s. Looking forward to reading your posts. (You know me from another blog – As crazy as I am, I’m going to try to participate with two blogs this year.)
Thanks for introducing me to your other site. I’ll definitely check it out. 🙂 Glad to know you like my theme. You are so brave! 😮 I can’t imagine doing this challenge with more than one blog. Best wishes!
I’m pumped. I love music of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.
It was the best music, wasn’t it? Thanks for dropping in, Alana. 🙂 Happy A to Z-ing!
Great theme! I’m not an A to Z-er, but I’m sure you’ll have fun with your month.
Love,
Janie
I’m glad you like the theme, Janie. 🙂 Thanks for dropping in. The A to Z Challenge is something of an addiction; crazy but fun!
Sounds like fun! Now if I could just come up with a theme for my annual two-post mash up…
Wow – two posts? 😀 This challenge lives up to its name but is also rewarding and fun. Thanks for dropping in.
Sensational idea! Can’t wait 😉
I’m glad you like it, diedre. 🙂 Yours sounds interesting, as well. Have a great challenge!
I think this is going to be great, Debbie! Look forward to reading and “singing” along with you! 😉
Thanks, Bren. 🙂 There were so many to choose from; it was hard to select only one song per letter.
Oooh! I look forward to your theme, Debbie! Music is great for the soul! 😉
Thank you, Stacy. Music is my drug of choice. Always has been. 🙂 Have a great challenge!
I’m sure you know that this is right up my line of interest. After all, we are Battlers of Bands and rememberers of musical history. I’ll bet you’ll have some real goodies in store for us all.
Arlee Bird
Tossing It Out Theme Reveal: It’s About Time
Yes, I thought you might enjoy it, Lee. 🙂 When you’ve been around as long as we have, there are plenty of memories to draw on (although “X” was pretty tough). I’m looking forward to your posts as well. Thanks again for starting this whole thing. Always something to look forward to!
Debbie, I am in love with your theme this year! Musical memories are the absolute best. It not only gives great insight into the writer, but is a fantastic way to share some wonderful music. Thank you for the shout out.
~Mary
I’m glad you like it, Mary. 🙂 Your theme rocks, as well! Thanks for the brilliant soundtrack idea. I like to give credit where it’s due. Happy A to Z-ing!
Always love a musical theme.
I’m glad you like it! 🙂 Your photography theme sounds interesting too. Thanks for coming by.
Musical Memories sounds great!
All the best for the challenge 🙂
Cheers
I’m glad you like it. 🙂 The best to you, as well. Thanks for dropping in.
looking forward to this! We seem to be around the same age, so I am looking forward to seeing what you come up with!
Nice to see a fellow dog lover and music enthusiast. Thanks for dropping in! 🙂
Sounds like fun! Never thought of it that way before, but music is so influential and just hearing a particular song brings back memories, some good, some bad. Hmm … Love you idea! I will be back!!!
As Dick Clark once said: “Music is the soundtrack of your life.” Certainly true in my case. 🙂 I’m glad you like the theme idea, Yolanda. Have a great A to Z Challenge!
ooh. this is gonna be so much fun. Loved last year’s series on dogs.
I’m glad you like it, Roshan, as well as last year’s topic. 🙂 Looking forward to reading your hero stories.
I know very little about rock and roll. Should be interesting.
Hi Denise; It’s a mixture of different genres and also languages. Rock isn’t the only music I like. 🙂 Thanks for dropping in.
Sounds good! Looking forward to your picks. Those were definitely great times for music.
I’m glad you like it, Nick. Yes, those were the best days in music history. Of course, I’m a little biased. 🙂 Thanks for dropping in and Happy A to Z-ing!
musical memories – a true state! I look forward to reading about your associations. Good luck.
Thank you. I hope you have a wonderful first experience with the A to Z Challenge. 🙂
This sounds wonderful, Debbie. Right up your alley with your love of music and memories. I look forward to reading your daily posts. It will be great!
I haven’t decided if I’m doing the A-Z this year and don’t have a particular theme in mind and I see today is the day to reveal the theme. If I do it, I will just do a general one with my usual nutty poems, photography and fiction probably.
I’ve been doing a photo a day challenge and joined that group Laurel belongs to. I’ve been finding that challenging plus there are so many people in that group, I get lost in the huge crowd. Beautiful photos but too many to see them all. I find it a bit overwhelming and had to hide the posts from my newsfeed or I was bombarded by photos and could just sit here all day looking and commenting on them.
All the best with the A to Z Challenge, Debbie! Let the fun begin!
Hi Cat; I’m thrilled to see you’ve joined the A to Z in the meantime. 🙂 The photo challenge sounds perfect for you as well. Daily blogging is overwhelming for me. Not the post writing necessarily, but the reciprocating and responding to comments. Always way behind, there, but it is rewarding. Have a good one!
Those decades produced some absolutely stunning music! Look forward to reading in April.
Best always,
Nilanjana.
You’ve chosen such a melodious theme! Anything related to music is always welcome. Hope you enjoy this challenge!
I’m glad you like the idea. 🙂 Wishing you a great challenge as well. Thanks for dropping in!
Debbie Hola!
That is one very exciting theme. I can’t wait to read your posts and go down musical memory lane through your words. I’m a 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s musical buff too!
Enjoy the ride and if music be the food for love, play on!
Natasha
P.S: And yes glad to meet another dog lover. Hi-five!
Link to my theme: #AtoZChallenge2017- Theme Reveal : {Travel Epiphanies} » Natasha Musing
http://natashamusing.com/2017/03/atozchallenge-2017-theme-reveal-travel-epiphanies/
We have much in common, Natasha! 🙂 Thanks for dropping in. Your travel posts will be of great interest. Hope you have a wonderful experience with your first A to Z challenge.
I am certainly looking forward to this. I adore you marathon months.
Just to make sure I understand you when you say I am free to run, with the other bloggers who participate in this exercise?
What an opportunity, for a shy person like myself… hehe
I’m glad you enjoy this, Michael. 🙂 Sure, The April A to Z Challenge is the biggest social event in the blogging world. It’s a great place to meet new and interesting writers.
Really looking forward to hearing what music you choose and reading about your memories. Enjoy April.
Thank you, Pamela. 🙂 I’m looking forward to learning more about Scotland from you.
Ah I love a musical post so will look forward to yours. All the best.
Thank you, Suzy. Best wishes to you, as well. 🙂
Wow! A musical ride in April! I am looking forward to reading your posts, Debbie. Let’s have a fantastic April 🙂
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Thank you, Shalini. 🙂 Happy A to Z-ing!
This is going to be a musical ride. Looking forward to read more. I am not doing a theme reveal so will start my journey on April 1st ?
I’m glad you like the idea, Raj. 🙂 Thanks for dropping in. See you in April!
Oh I love music posts – I look forward to yours!
Welcome to The Den, Louise. I’m glad you like the idea. 🙂 Happy A to Z-ing!
I love a walk down musical memory lane. Can’t wait to see what you have in store Deb!
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I’m glad you like the theme, Leanne. Thanks for coming over to check it out. 🙂 See you in April!
Looove Ur blog, friend D … at first when I saw Ur challenge thing question, me thought : O no, not again cuz me is not good at challenges (of any kind) nor is me good at remembering any words of any song … but I sure remember the music and the times associated with those times … sigh … so dat was easy, hmmm? … Love, cat.
my blog address is … http://catsruledogsdroole.blogspot.com … sorry 4 the error sent earlier, friend D … Love, cat.
Thanks. I have both of your blogs in my feed reader. Didn’t see any errors. 🙂
Your only challenge will be to read my posts, but only if and when you want to, cat. 🙂 Music sure has a way of sending us back in time, doesn’t it? I’m glad you enjoy my blog. Likewise, my friend. Love your poems, music and travelogues. Thanks for dropping in!