Gayla Peevey - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia
Gayla Peevey - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia
Apr 4, 2008
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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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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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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 talks hippo song fame and decades-long zoo connection
Gayla Peevey talks hippo song fame and decades-long zoo connection
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Gayla Peevey..........I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas
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Gayla Peevey..........I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas
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Beloved 'hippo song' singer Gayla Peevey's OKC Zoo event called off due to travel issues
Beloved 'hippo song' singer Gayla Peevey's OKC Zoo event called off due to travel issues
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Revealed! Hippopotamus for Christmas Singer Tells All
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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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Gayla Peevey – I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas (Hippo the Hero)
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'Queen Of Christmas,' Gayla Peevey To Return To OKC Zoo For Sing-Along Event
Nov 7, 2024
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The one and only Gayla Peevey is here and ready to sing with all of you! Gayla is coming back to the Zoo tomorrow, Thursday, November 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a sing-along of her famous holiday tune "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas." Commemorative hippo shirts and more will be available for purchase during the event and in the Zoo's Safari Gift Shop through the end of the year. Admission to Gayla's sing-along is included with general Zoo admission. The sing-along will be hosted in the Lo
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OKC Zoo, Gayla Peevey Celebrate 65th Anniversary Of “I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas”
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Gayla Peevey - I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas / Are My Ears On Straight
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Gayla Peevey - I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas / Are My Ears On Straight
Apr 11, 2022
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Gayla Peevey & Jimmy Boyd - Kitty In The Basket
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Gayla Peevey - 77 Santas / Rubberlegs (The Knock-Kneed Monkey)
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Gayla Peevey - I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas / Are My Ears On Straight?
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Gayla Peevey - 77 Santas / Rubberlegs (The Knock-Kneed Monkey)
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Statue to honor 'I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas' singer Gayla Peevey at OKC Zoo
10 months ago
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The True Story Behind “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas"
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Gayla Peevey - A Dog Named Joe / Upsy Down Town
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OKT Talk: "I Want A Hippopotamus" Singer Gayla Peevey
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Lacie Lowry on Instagram: "Dream come true! Gayla Peevey was 10 years old in Oklahoma City when she recorded the famous song, “I want a hippopotamus for Christmas,” in 1953. The song became a nationwide hit and then the Oklahoma City Zoo got a great idea: how about we actually get a hippo at the zoo for Gayla? Through a very successful fundraising campaign, they raised enough money to bring the first hippo ever to Oklahoma City. Her name was Matilda and she lived at the Oklahoma City Zoo for 45
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Shine On Oklahoma Music, Episode 2: Gayla Peevey
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Gayla Peevey " Daddy's Report Card "
27.4K viewsAug 13, 2009
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Gayla Peevey "Three Little Bunnies"
16.3K viewsMay 23, 2008
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The Girl Behind the Hippo Song: Gayla Peevey Shares How a 10-Year-Old Kid Made a Christmas Classic!
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YouTubeDuFoeNet - All Retro Pop Culture & Cult Radio!
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True Story of I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas song [short version]
7.8K viewsDec 10, 2022
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Record store on Instagram: "Gayla Peevey recorded I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas when she was 10 years old in 1953 .The song was featured on The Ed Sullivan Show and afterwards the fans sent money to buy her a hippo which she then donated to Oklahoma Zoo #christmas #christmasongs #50s #50smusic #memories"
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