The 4M co-hostess are listed in my side menu (under the 4M banner) on my home page. We’re continuing to operate as last year. Honorary co-hosting slots are open to anyone who wishes to volunteer. However, it isn’t required if you only want to submit theme suggestions. Send yours via email for consideration. Credit will be given for each idea used. Our goal is to make this the best party in Blogosphere!

JANUARY

Jan. 04 Songs relating to the new year goodbye/hello and old/new
Jan. 08 Whatever Music Moves You
Jan. 15 Songs about visions, dreams, and hopes for tomorrow
Jan. 22 whatever music moves you
Jan. 29 Songs inspired by fiction/non-fiction people or historical events

February

Special thanks to Mary from Jingle, Jangle, Jungle for this month’s themes!

Feb. 05 Whatever Music Moves You
Feb. 12 Love Songs or Songs about Breaking Up or a combo of the the two
Feb. 19 Whatever Music Moves You
Feb. 26 You have two theme choices this week – #1 It’s National Pistachio Day, so how about spelling pistachio using Song Titles (or Artists/Bands if you prefer). #2 Since it’s a leap year, build your picks with “leap” or “jump” song titles.

March

Mar. 04 Whatever Music Moves You
Mar. 11 The Sound of One Hand Typing suggested that we write a (clean) love story and use the names of two or three (or, in my case, five or more) songs from the Top 40 on Valentine’s Day of some year. Here’s an example John did for another challenge to help get you going.
Mar. 18 Whatever Music Moves You
Mar. 25 Alana suggested “Misheard Song Lyrics”. For instance, a song lyric you’ve misheard or is commonly misheard i.e. CCR’s Bad Moon Rising (“there’s a bathroom on the right”) . Let’s keep it family friendly!

April

Apr. 01 Whatever Music Moves You
Apr. 08 Novelty or Parody Songs
Apr. 15 Whatever Music Moves You
Apr. 22 April-born Singer and songwriter songs
Apr. 29 Whatever Music Moves You

May

May 06 Latin Artists
May 13 Whatever Music Moves You
May 20 Songs that make you think of your mother
May 27 Whatever Music Moves You

June

Jun. 03 Wedding Songs – play at or wished you had or want
Jun. 10 Whatever Music Moves You
Jun. 17 Father’s Day Tribute
Jun. 24 Whatever Music Moves You

July

Jul. 01 Rendezvous, songs about meeting at a place or time
Jul. 08 Whatever Music Moves You
Jul. 15 Songs that make you think of sports or other outdoor activities
Jul. 22 Whatever Music Moves You
Jul. 29 Songs about a tropical paradise

August

Aug. 05 Whatever Music Moves You
Aug. 12 Songs that make you think of being in nature (outside)
Aug. 19 Whatever Music Moves You
Aug. 26 Songs about going back to school or childhood favorites

September

Sep. 02 Whatever Music Moves You
Sep. 09 National Calendar Day themed songs – Dimples Day, Cow Appreciation Day, or Sugar Cookie Day – you decide!
Sep. 16 Whatever Music Moves You
Sep. 23 National Calendar Day themed songs – Gorgeous Grandma Day or Vanilla Ice Cream Day – your choice!
Sep. 30 Whatever Music Moves You

October

Oct. 07 Pick a song or build a playlist of your favorite rock songs from any decade
Oct. 14 Whatever Music Moves You
Oct. 21 Pick a song or build a playlist of your songs opposite to what you usually listen to
Oct. 28 Whatever Music Moves You

November

Nov. 04 Pick a song(s) that has to do with your country example songs about presidents, pursuit of happiness, liberty, national pride, ….
Nov. 11 Whatever Music Moves You
Nov. 18 Marie at XmasDolly suggested that we come up with songs about winter, cold weather sports, or snuggling up with friends. It’s just around the corner folks!
Nov. 25 Whatever Music Moves You

December

Although, last year I changed things for this month, it remained in its traditional manner of non-stop Christmas music except with a more specific Christmas theme. Let’s continue in the same fashion as we close this year out.

Dec. 02 What makes you think of Christmas?
Dec. 09 Whatever Christmas Music Moves You
Dec. 16 Christmas colors inspired song picks
Dec. 23 Whatever Christmas Music Moves You
Dec. 30 Got those post Christmas Blues? Pick yourself up with some lively upbeat music to bring in the new year!