Who sang the original All I Want for Christmas Is a hippopotamus?
Gayla Peevey
“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.
When did I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas?
1953
In 1953, the then 10-year-old Peevey sang the novelty hit, I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas, which debuted on the Ed Sullivan Show, the Chicago Tribune reports. It led to a statewide fund drive in which children donated dimes to purchase and bring a pachyderm to the zoo.
Did the girl get a Hippopotamus For Christmas?
LOS ANGELES — 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 song of that holiday season, she actually got one, a 700-pound baby named Matilda.
How old is Gayla Peevey now?
79 years (March 8, 1943)Gayla Peevey / Age
Where did the hippo Christmas song come from?
In 1953, a 10-year-old Gayla Peevey declared that she wanted a hippopotamus for Christmas. She wailed her proclamation in a song, singing that she “don’t want a doll, no dinky tinkertoy. I want a hippopotamus to play with and enjoy.”
What is the origin of the song I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas?
Where does Gayla Peevey live now?
Los Angeles
Peevey was just 10-years-old when she sang this iconic tune. Peevey lives in La Mesa but is currently in Los Angeles visiting family for the holidays. Peevey joined KUSI News to talk more about the song and her musical legacy.
Is Gayla Peevey married?
Cliff HendersonGayla Peevey / Spouse
How old was Gayla Peevey I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas?
10-year-old
In 1953, a 10-year-old Gayla Peevey declared that she wanted a hippopotamus for Christmas. She wailed her proclamation in a song, singing that she “don’t want a doll, no dinky tinkertoy. I want a hippopotamus to play with and enjoy.”
What is the number 1 most sold Christmas song?
White Christmas
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, “White Christmas” by Bing Crosby is not only the best-selling Christmas/holiday single in the United States, but also the best-selling single of all time, with estimated sales in excess of 50 million copies worldwide.