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Gayla Peevey
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Publicity photo of Gayla Peevey in 1953
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| Birth name | Gayla Rienette Peevey |
| Born | March 8, 1943 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1953–1962 |
| Labels | Columbia, Joy |
Gayla Rienette Peevey, born on March 8, 1943, is a former singer and child star from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She is most famous for her song "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas", which she recorded in 1953 when she was just 10 years old. This song is known as a novelty song, which means it's a funny or unusual song.
Later, in 1960, Gayla used a different name, Jamie Horton. Under this name, she had a smaller hit song called "My Little Marine". She also recorded a song called "Robot Man", which was a cover of a popular song in the UK, but it didn't become a big hit for her.
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About Gayla Peevey's Life
Gayla Peevey's family moved to Ponca City, Oklahoma, in 1948. Before moving to California, she went to Columbus Elementary School. She later studied at San Diego State University and earned a degree in education. Even though she became a teacher, she eventually decided to stop teaching.
Gayla is married to Cliff Henderson. They have a daughter named Sydney Forest and three grandchildren. After she stopped performing as a singer, Gayla started her own company that creates jingles for advertisements. She also sings in her church.
Gayla Peevey's Popular Songs
Gayla Peevey recorded several songs during her career. Her most well-known song is "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas," which was released by Columbia Records. This song became a holiday favorite and is still remembered today.
She also recorded other songs for Columbia Records, like "Wish I Wuz A Whisker (On The Easter Bunny's Chin)" and "Angel In The Christmas Play."
Songs as Jamie Horton
When Gayla Peevey recorded music as Jamie Horton, she worked with Joy Records (New York). Her song "My Little Marine" was a minor hit. She also released songs like "Robot Man" and "Where's My Love" under the name Jamie Horton.
External Links
- List of singles from Joy Records {{dead link}}
