On March 8, 1943: #GaylaPeevey, American singer ("I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas"), and songwriter, born in Oklahoma City.
#HappyBirthday #83 ⊹₊⋆🎂💐🎉₊°⊹

"I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas" is a Christmas #noveltySong written by #JohnRox and performed by 10-year-old #GaylaPeevey in 1953. The song peaked at number 24 on #Billboard magazine's pop chart in December 1953.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwVSTFdAhfw

Got a Cold in the Node for Christmas ❄
#GaylaPeevey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZ2T12AmSZ0

77 Santas 🎅
#GaylaPeevey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzva5d6Lnhc

I think of #GaylaPeevey as the female Jimmy Boyd of "I saw Mommy Kissing Santa Clause" fame, before his voice changed. In fact Jimmy and Gayla did record at least one duet, about a Kitty in a Basket.

#OnThisDay in 1943, #GaylaPeevey, American singer ("I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas"), and songwriter, born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 🎉🎂🎀💗🥳
#HappyBirthday #82

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