" I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas " is a Christmas novelty song written by John Rox [a] and performed by 10-year-old Gayla Peevey in 1953. The song peaked at number 24 on Billboard …

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“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.

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I want a hippopotamus to play with and enjoy I want a hippopotamus for Christmas I don't think Santa Claus will mind, do you? He won't have to use our dirty chimney flue Just bring him through the front …

"I Want A Hippopotamus" has been covered by a range of acts, including The Three Stooges, Bob Keeshan (aka Captain Kangaroo), LeAnn Rimes, Kacey Musgraves, and Gretchen Wilson. Wilson's …

Gayla Peevey - I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas (Hippo the Hero) (Audio)

The song “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” was performed by Gayla Peevey, a young singer at the time of its release in 1953. Gayla Peevey was the artist who brought this whimsical and charming …

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