Gayla Peevey was 10 years old when she recorded "I Want a Hippopotamus For Christmas." Almost 70 years later the song is still putting smiles on people's faces every Christmas. Gayla talked with Dave & Amy on the XL Morning Show about:

  • What the song's success has been like for her
  • How she actually received a real hippopotamus for Christmas
  • Does she still make money on the song
  • What it was like singing on the Ed Sullivan Show

Check out Dave & Amy's interview with Gayla Peevey below:

 

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