Born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Connie graduated from Campbell Collegiate in Regina in 1972 and the University of Alberta in 1976 with a BFA degree in theatre. She performed with various theatre groups, including Theatre Passe Muraille, The Mummers, and 25th Street House Theatre, until 1979, when she gave it up to start a full-time music career.
In 1981, she founded her own independent record label, Coyote Entertainment, and has released fourteen albums. In 1997 she was featured performer in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan on the last broadcast of Peter Gzowski's CBC national radio program Morningside.
She has won the Juno Award for best children's album three times. She won it in 1989, 2004, and 2005. However, most of her music is for adults. She co-wrote a song for the animated television series based on the comic strip For Better or For Worse, which debuted in 2000.
She is married to music producer and Hart-Rouge member Paul Campagne. They live in Montreal.
Her song "Wanderlust" was covered by Cosy Sheridan.
In 2003, her television show Wood River Hall debuted on VisionTV.
In 2006, she was made a Member of the Order of Canada.
I Love That Dog
Connie Kaldor Lyrics
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The way he runs up to me when I call
The way he chases his favourite red rubber ball
I love that dog
The way he’ll chase his tail all over the place
The way he’ll stand up on his hind legs and lick my face
I love that dog
Maybe he is a little bad sometimes
Maybe he barks too loud at night
Maybe he chases cats over the fence
But he’s not the kind that growls
And he’s not the kind that bites
I love that dog
The way he catches a Frisbee when he leaps
The way his eyes and paws flutter when he sleeps
I love that dog
The way he’ll put his wet nose in my hand
And when I tell him my problems he always understands
I love that dog
And on those days when it feels
Like I haven’t a friend
He’s so glad to see me
That he wags his whole back end
I love that dog
The way he smiles when I pat his head
The way he curls up and snores some nights by my bed
I love that dog
I love that dog
Connie Kaldor’s song “I Love That Dog” is a heartwarming tribute to the bond between a pet and its owner. The lyrics brim with affection for the dog, highlighting various qualities that endear him to the singer. The opening lines set the tone, with the singer expressing her love for the way the dog runs up to her when she calls and how he chases his red rubber ball. These lines not only depict the dog's playful nature but also his loyalty towards his owner.
The song goes on to portray the dog's idiosyncrasies, such as his habit of chasing his tail or standing up on his hind legs to lick the singer's face. The dog's imperfections are not forgotten, with the singer acknowledging that he can sometimes be bad, bark loudly at night, and chase cats over the fence. However, these minor flaws pale in comparison to the dog's essential goodness. As she notes in the song's refrain, "He's not the kind that growls, and he's not the kind that bites."
Most of all, the song expresses the deep emotional connection between the singer and her dog. The way the dog catches a frisbee when he leaps, the way his eyes and paws flutter when he sleeps, the way he puts his wet nose in her hand – all of these actions prompt feelings of love and tenderness. The song emphasizes that the dog is not just a pet but a loyal friend, always ready to wag his tail and cheer her up on bad days. The song is a touching reminder of the profound and enduring power of the bond between people and their animal companions.
Line by Line Meaning
I love that dog
The singer has intense feelings of love towards their dog.
The way he runs up to me when I call
The singer is impressed by the dog's responsiveness.
The way he chases his favourite red rubber ball
The singer enjoys watching the dog play.
The way he’ll chase his tail all over the place
The artist finds the dog's playful antics endearing.
The way he’ll stand up on his hind legs and lick my face
The artist appreciates the dog's affectionate behavior.
Maybe he is a little bad sometimes
The singer acknowledges that the dog is not perfect.
Maybe he barks too loud at night
The singer recognizes that the dog's barking can be problematic.
Maybe he chases cats over the fence
The artist admits that the dog's behavior towards cats is not ideal.
But he’s not the kind that growls
The artist distinguishes the dog from other dogs that exhibit aggressive behavior.
And he’s not the kind that bites
The artist emphasizes the dog's non-threatening nature.
The way he catches a Frisbee when he leaps
The singer admires the dog's agility.
The way his eyes and paws flutter when he sleeps
The artist finds the dog's sleeping behavior adorable.
The way he’ll put his wet nose in my hand
The singer appreciates the dog's affectionate behavior.
And when I tell him my problems he always understands
The singer considers the dog to be a reliable listener and companion.
And on those days when it feels
Like I haven’t a friend
The singer values the support and friendship of the dog.
He’s so glad to see me
That he wags his whole back end
The artist finds the dog's enthusiastic greeting heartwarming.
The way he smiles when I pat his head
The artist imagines the dog to be happy and content when receiving affection.
The way he curls up and snores some nights by my bed
The singer is comforted by the dog's presence when sleeping.
I love that dog
The singer reiterates their affection for the dog.
Lyrics © Évangeline/APEM
Written by: Connie Isabel Kaldor
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