Gayla Peevey talks hippo song fame and decades-long zoo connection
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Gayla Peevey talks hippo song fame and decades-long zoo connection
Oklahoma City native Gayla Peevey speaks about her iconic Christmas song and decades-long bond with the OKC Zoo as a statue is to be unveiled in her honor.
8 months ago
Gayla Peevey I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas
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**"I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas"** by **Gayla Peevey** is a whimsical and charming Christmas novelty song released in 1953. The song features Peevey’s playful and enthusiastic vocals as she expresses her unusual Christmas wish—a hippopotamus instead of the typical toys or gifts. Written by John Rox, the song's lighthearted lyrics and upbeat melody quickly captured the hearts of listeners, becoming a festive favorite. Gayla Peevey, just 10 years old at the time, brings an innocent yet humo
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**"I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas"** by **Gayla Peevey** is a whimsical and charming Christmas novelty song released in 1953. The song features Peevey’s playful and enthusiastic vocals as she expresses her unusual Christmas wish—a hippopotamus instead of the typical toys or gifts. Written by John Rox, the song's lighthearted lyrics and upbeat melody quickly captured the hearts of listeners, becoming a festive favorite. Gayla Peevey, just 10 years old at the time, brings an innocent yet humo
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Merry Christmas from The Ed Sullivan Show! 🎄 We're taking a look back at Gayla Peevey's iconic performance of "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas"! 🦛 Do you have a favorite festive performance from the show?! Share it with us in the comments! https://EdSullivan.lnk.to/HippopotamusForChristmasFP | The Ed Sullivan Show
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Merry Christmas from The Ed Sullivan Show! 🎄 We're taking a look back at Gayla Peevey's iconic performance of "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas"! 🦛 Do you have a favorite festive performance from the show?! Share it with us in the comments! https://EdSullivan.lnk.to/HippopotamusForChristmasFP | The Ed Sullivan Show
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