I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas Singer Tells Her Story - Gayla Peevey
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I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas Singer Tells Her Story - Gayla Peevey
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Gayla Peevey Interview on XL Country with Dave & Amy
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Gayla Peevey was 10 years old when she recorded "I want a Hippopotamus for Christmas". We interviewed her around 2010 for our documentary "OKC A to Z", and she could still belt out the tune. The "hippo" song came out in 1953 and was used as a fundraiser by the OKC Zoo to purchase a hippo | Tulsa Films
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Gayla Peevey was 10 years old when she recorded "I want a Hippopotamus for Christmas". We interviewed her around 2010 for our documentary "OKC A to Z", and she could still belt out the tune. The "hippo" song came out in 1953 and was used as a fundraiser by the OKC Zoo to purchase a hippo | Tulsa Films
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Gayla Peevey talks hippo song fame and decades-long zoo connection
Gayla Peevey talks hippo song fame and decades-long zoo connection
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In 1953, Gayla Peevey had a smash hit that has delighted millions of listeners at holiday time. She now lives in San Diego and talks about how “I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas" changed her life. Stream About San Diego with Ken Kramer at kpbs.org | KPBS
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In 1953, Gayla Peevey had a smash hit that has delighted millions of listeners at holiday time. She now lives in San Diego and talks about how “I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas" changed her life. Stream About San Diego with Ken Kramer at kpbs.org | KPBS
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How did Gayla Peevey start as a child singer on The Hoagy Carmichael Show, leading to a holiday hit?
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How did Gayla Peevey start as a child singer on The Hoagy Carmichael Show, leading to a holiday hit?
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Did Gayla Peevey really get a real hippopotamus for Christmas after her 1950s hit Christmas song?!
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Did Gayla Peevey really get a real hippopotamus for Christmas after her 1950s hit Christmas song?!
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The Story Behind I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas by Gayla Peevey
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Gayla Peevey "I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas" on The Ed Sullivan Show
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The True Story Behind “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas"
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