Gayla Peevey Henderson is a former singer and child star from Ponca City, Oklahoma. She is best known for her recording, under her maiden name Gayla Peevey, of I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas. Peevey recorded the novelty song when she was 10 years old.
In 1959, she had a minor hit with the song Robot Man, recorded under the name Jamie Horton. The song was covered by Connie Francis.
Gayla Peevey Soundtracks
Known for
Filmography: Gayla Peevey songs
Buy Discography: 
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| I Want A Hippopotamus for Christmas (1953) | The 25 Songs of Christmas | performer |
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| I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas (Hippo the Hero) | Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever | performer |
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| Oh Love (Stop Knockin' on My Door) | The Kid Detective | performer |
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