“I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” singer Gayla Peevey poses with a plush hippo. Over the past few decades, Gayla Peevey has become accustomed to blowing children's minds. On one hand, she's the ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- This time of year, radio stations get nostalgic with songs about sleigh rides and silver bells, but there's another Christmas classic that has endured the test of time for more ...

All a cute, curly haired 10-year-old girl named Gayla Peevey wanted for Christmas in 1953 was a hippopotamus. And amazingly enough, after "I Want a Hippopotamus For Christmas" became the biggest hit ...

It is literally Christmas in July as iconic hippopotamus song will now be a part of the Oklahoma City Zoo forever. The iconic Christmas song, “I want a hippopotamus for Christmas”, was recorded in ...

TULSA, Okla. — How does a novelty song become a beloved Christmas classic? It all began with a 10-year-old girl from Oklahoma City. Gayla Peevey grew up as a child star with people amazed by her ...

From the Star Wars franchise to Dune, Oscar Isaac has starred in several blockbusters over the years, as well as fronting a Marvel series. But he's also an accomplished musician — but he showcased his ...

The baby hippo skyrocketed to fame in September after adorable photos and videos of her at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand spread on social media Valeria Mongelli/Anadolu via Getty The internet's ...

In 1953, a 10-year-old star named Gayla Peevey gave the world something to yearn for when she recorded the classic song, "I want a Hippopotamus for Christmas." Nearly 70 years later, a zoo in Virginia ...

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Over the past few decades, Gayla Peevey has become accustomed to blowing children's minds. On one hand, she's the little girl crooning the hallowed holiday song "I Want a Hippopotamus For Christmas." ...

When Gayla Peevey recorded 'I Want a Hippopotamus For Christmas' in 1953, she says she had no idea people would be singing it decades later. LOS ANGELES - All a cute, curly haired 10-year-old girl ...