What is the meaning of the song I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas?

Gayla Peevey was 10-years-old when she recorded the song “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” in 1953. The Oklahoma City Zoo decided to capitalize upon the success of their local celebrity by starting a campaign to buy a hippo for Gayla for Christmas.

What happened to the girl who sang I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas?

She eventually left teaching. She is married to Cliff Henderson. They have a daughter, Sydney Forest, and three grandchildren. Following her retirement from performing, Peevey runs her own jingle advertisement company and sings in church.

When did the hippo Christmas song come out?

2012
I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas (Hippo the Hero)/Released

How old is Gayla Peevey now?

78 years (March 8, 1943)
Gayla Peevey/Age

Who originally sang I Want a Hippopotamus?

Gayla Peevey
More videos on YouTube SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” is a Christmas novelty song written by John Rox and performed by Gayla Peevey (10 years old at the time) in 1953. The song peaked at number 24 on Billboard magazine’s pop chart in December 1953.

When did the song I Want a Hippopotamus come out?

When did the song I Want a hippopotamus come out?

Who sings the original hippopotamus song?

I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas (Hippo the Hero)/Artists
SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” is a Christmas novelty song written by John Rox and performed by Gayla Peevey (10 years old at the time) in 1953. The song peaked at number 24 on Billboard magazine’s pop chart in December 1953.

Who sang All I Want Is a Hippopotamus For Christmas?

‘I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas’ singer finally gets her hippo – 60 years later. Oklahoma City native Gayla Peevey has welcomed another hippopotamus to the city’s zoo, more than 60 years after her song about wanting one for Christmas helped the facility purchase its first.

How old is the kid who sang I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas?

The singer was on hand as the 26-year-old pygmy hippopotamus Francesca made her first Oklahoma public appearance since moving from the San Diego Zoo.

How old was the person who sang I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas?

10 years old
“I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” is a Christmas novelty song written by John Rox (1902–1957) and performed by Gayla Peevey (10 years old at the time) in 1953. The song peaked at number 24 on Billboard magazine’s pop chart in December 1953.

Who else sings I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas?

Versions

Title	Performer	Release date
I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas	Kacey Musgraves	October 28, 2016
I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas	The Radish Friends	December 18, 2016
I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas	The Sugar Plums	December 19, 2016
I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas	Lake Street Dive	October 13, 2017