I couldn't believe it when I heard this. I'm 77 years old and listened to this song when I was in first and second grades. Her aunt and uncle lived next door to us. There was another song on the flip side...I'm A Little Doll Who Was Dropped and Broken. Thank you for playing this song...GREAT memories.😊😊😃
This is truly a classic tune and should be played much more than it is during the festive season,forget Bub'le let's have more Gayla. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY HIPPO NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL, BLESSINGS
I would agree, but the one thing that leaves me questioning this song is the idea of portraying a hippos like a large dog or some other pet. This is in no way true. Hippos are actually extremely dangerous animals and kill more people than some of Africa’s greatest predators like lions.
I love this classic and fun song! I was born in 1978. I have loved this song since I was 3! Gayla Peevey does a great job! This song truly belongs to her! Thank you for posting and sharing!
Gayla was ten when this was invented on 1953 even my great great grandpa was 10 sadly my great great grandpa died on 2020 from Covid the good news is Gayla is still alive and they are both 80 now
I really like the orchestration on this song. The bassoon and piccolo work really well. Nice singing too with the hilarious words clearly understandable, and the trumpet fanfare. It's wonderful fun.
@@jameschilders7423 I teach recorder, sing in a church choir and am currently studying recorder and voice. I've done assorted things like running a church worship team, and I was in youth band for years playing flute and piccolo. So pretty much.
I´ve just heard the song in English by streaming , because I am from Argentina, and my mother used to sing it to me in Spanish (our national language) when I a was a young kid. Now in my 60's it brougth so many happy memories and a couple of tears too. Regards to All!
Hard to believe that this December 15, 2023 this is song is 70 years old! I LOVE THIS SONG! It's howy family knows the Christmas Season is Beginning in our home.❄️😁🌲
My 11 yr old granddaughter is on her 3 Rd year asking for a hippo for Christmas because she loves this song. This grandma decided she better get her one. ❤
First time I've ever heard this - 2023! How have I missed this??? Fabulous song. Would have loved to teach this to all my nursery children I've looked after.
I think this song is VERY significant around Christmas time and it’s not due to the fact that I am absolutely crazy in love with hippos or that this song was created to raise awareness about the first hippo being brought over to the states. What is significant is a persons (mainly children) unrealistic expectations for Xmas gifts. It’s like asking a child what they want for Xmas and they name some pricey or unattainable gift.....I want a hippopotamus for Xmas. I ❤️ this song and I think it is very cute and witty😍🦛
Me too, here in 2024. I l had the record and listened to this song many times when I was a very little girl. I loved it then and am still delighhed hearing it again so many years later. Gayla Peevey had a magnificent voice. So talented!!!
I listened to this song when I was working at a toy store during Xmas season in 2013, it made so happy and put me in the Xmas spirit. I just played it and it transported me back to when I first heard it. Took me somewhere I haven’t been in awhile.
One of my fave Guilty Pleasure Christmas music ever. I own my stuffed hippopotamus plush toy since Christmas 2009, thanks to the song was played on the radio a few years back. Merry Christmas Everybody!
In my humble opinion, one of the greatest songs ever and one of my favorite secular holiday songs of all time. I just love this song !!! Gayle Peevey truly rocks !!!
The best day of my life was when I was thirteen and performed this to my Mum's church. They were horrified because they thought I'd sing a hymn and this came out of the cd player speakers😂😂😂😂😂😂
I absolutely love this song and never understand why it never gets played (in the UK at least). Such a fun uplifting song and she sings it brilliantly..
In my friend's family a hippo is given to someone in the family .... she and her son joined us this year .... four of her relatives have passed on and this year I gifted them with a hippo each and they were so happy .... we videoed a past Christmas where one family member got the hippo and all sang the song with another phone playing this recording ..... precious memory .... all the family members were in the video
Have y'all seen that video that features the music video for this song, and then her singing the same song about 50 or so years later? Still has a great voice! I love it.
I remember my friend sang this song at a Christmas Follies show one year. She was dressed as a little girl wearing onsie pajamas. The cutest part was when another performer in a hippopotamus costume was dancing with her!
I am I'm doing cartwheels now too ! W a knee stabilizer on mind you +I injured it😤🥴 working out 🥴.. 🦛✨great song + I fully agree w you ! It's gotta great beat + you can dance to it ‼️😃+ ((AMERICAN Bandstand 😃 ))
THAT CHILD HAD THE MOST INCREDIBLE VOCAL CONTROL AND STYLE!! SIMPLY AMAZING. A ONE OF A KIND. GAYLA YOU GAVE US A CLASSIC. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
Why are you screaming it lol
@@Dgsbeastbecause he wants a hipo >:]
@@foxyplaysgames9592she*
@@Dgsbeastis just all because she is very good at singing
We had this exact 45 when I was a kid. I loved it then - and I still love it today, about 70 years later.
I couldn't believe it when I heard this. I'm 77 years old and listened to this song when I was in first and second grades. Her aunt and uncle lived next door to us. There was another song on the flip side...I'm A Little Doll Who Was Dropped and Broken. Thank you for playing this song...GREAT memories.😊😊😃
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@@SuhamGurung lol
You dead yet?
This is truly a classic tune and should be played much more than it is during the festive season,forget Bub'le let's have more Gayla.
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY HIPPO NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL, BLESSINGS
True that
😂
YOU ARE SOOOOOOO NICEEEEEE
I would agree, but the one thing that leaves me questioning this song is the idea of portraying a hippos like a large dog or some other pet. This is in no way true. Hippos are actually extremely dangerous animals and kill more people than some of Africa’s greatest predators like lions.
I love this classic and fun song! I was born in 1978. I have loved this song since I was 3! Gayla Peevey does a great job! This song truly belongs to her! Thank you for posting and sharing!
Gayla was ten when this was invented on 1953 even my great great grandpa was 10 sadly my great great grandpa died on 2020 from Covid the good news is Gayla is still alive and they are both 80 now
My 5 year old learned this song at school and she loves it!
my three year loves this song
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Same lol
I really like the orchestration on this song. The bassoon and piccolo work really well. Nice singing too with the hilarious words clearly understandable, and the trumpet fanfare. It's wonderful fun.
I do too
You're right on the button.
The Three Stooges also did a fun rendition of this song. Give it a listen if you haven't already.
You must be a band member instructor
@@jameschilders7423 I teach recorder, sing in a church choir and am currently studying recorder and voice. I've done assorted things like running a church worship team, and I was in youth band for years playing flute and piccolo. So pretty much.
Both Gayla and Brenda had such woman like voices at young ages. And, I still think they sound way better than most young teen singers now days.
True, although I'm kinda weirded out by it because I don't feel like any human children sound anything like either of them these days.
Hands down
@@the_light_writer degeneration of the races. We've become less than our ancestors.
I´ve just heard the song in English by streaming , because I am from Argentina, and my mother used to sing it to me in Spanish (our national language) when I a was a young kid. Now in my 60's it brougth so many happy memories and a couple of tears too. Regards to All!
I didn't know there was a Spanish version.
I am now located in Argentina. Where do I find the Spanish version? Thank you.
This is my new favorite song! Gotta love it!
Hard to believe that this December 15, 2023 this is song is 70 years old! I LOVE THIS SONG! It's howy family knows the Christmas Season is Beginning in our home.❄️😁🌲
🎄⛄💚صسحزصخئزشح
Love Christmas songs like this. They make Christmas fun
My 11 yr old granddaughter is on her 3 Rd year asking for a hippo for Christmas because she loves this song. This grandma decided she better get her one. ❤
I have taught my 5 year old grandchild this song
, she does a good job bless her.
poor kid
Ok boomer
@@adg7147 ok kid
Lianda Mayo ok boomer
Go play bingo
@@adg7147 How about you shut your mouth and leave boomers alone. You wouldn't have half of the stuff you have right now without them.
Better voice than anyone in the top 20 billboard sales charts in 2024 . MERRY CHRISTMAS !
This song is so whimsical. It defines the joy of Christmas.
I'm 70 years old and have never heard this song before. Where have I BEEN?
Also 70 and this is in my list of favs along with Grandma got run over by a reindeer (you must know that one)
@@annpiraino6607 how about Santa kissing mom
@@annpiraino6607 i meant, mommy kissing Santa
I haven't heard of this song, but I know of one about elephants. It might be the same person, idk.
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First time I've ever heard this - 2023! How have I missed this??? Fabulous song. Would have loved to teach this to all my nursery children I've looked after.
Probably my favorite Christmas song!!
🦛💞🦛💞🦛💞🦛💞🦛💞🦛💞🦛
True That, me too!!
Whos Back for this Masterpeice this christmas 2024 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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Who knew! Such a cheerful song! Luv it!
I think this song is VERY significant around Christmas time and it’s not due to the fact that I am absolutely crazy in love with hippos or that this song was created to raise awareness about the first hippo being brought over to the states. What is significant is a persons (mainly children) unrealistic expectations for Xmas gifts. It’s like asking a child what they want for Xmas and they name some pricey or unattainable gift.....I want a hippopotamus for Xmas. I ❤️ this song and I think it is very cute and witty😍🦛
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It just sounds so unique.
I really like this song. Children are so inventive. I want to encourage all their big imaginations for happy, joyful ideas.
Great song. It's been around for a long time and it's still fun to listen to.❤
My new favorite Christmas song❤
Who's listening to this wonderful and awesome Christmas song in December 2024?
Me.
Lots of years gone by but this is still a cute thought provoking tune. Love it! ❤
I LOVE THIS SONG IT MAKES ME ACTUALLY WANT ONE I LOVE IT YASSS
One of my legit favorites, not even ironically. I freaking love this song!
You can't listen to this song without smiling. So addicting. Xmas classic. Peace to all. 12/11/2022
Yeah you can. When your son was ate by a hippopotamus in africa
Peace to you 11/16/23❤
That right, I'm smiling now.
12/1/2023
So so true
Shell yeha! I,m playing this 4 my dad who's 83 yrs of age. He luvs this Christmas tune!😅❤
A true Christmas classic and tradition!
Me too, here in 2024. I l had the record
and listened to this song many times when I was a very little girl. I loved it then and am still delighhed hearing it again so many years later. Gayla Peevey had a magnificent voice. So talented!!!
This is my mom's favorite Christmas song!
My grand daughters prek performed this on stage last week. So adorable.
Cute
Are u from me school-?
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@@melindaburke8696 r/youngpeopleyoutube
Hi, Rochelle, Same name, Good Rochelle 🌞
Retro Christmas Songs Never out of Style!
I listened to this song when I was working at a toy store during Xmas season in 2013, it made so happy and put me in the Xmas spirit. I just played it and it transported me back to when I first heard it. Took me somewhere I haven’t been in awhile.
this song is so iconic i love it
One of my fave Guilty Pleasure Christmas music ever. I own my stuffed hippopotamus plush toy since Christmas 2009, thanks to the song was played on the radio a few years back. Merry Christmas Everybody!
keep it hidden
Mid May 2024… never gets old… ❤ Hope she got her hippopotamus! 😊🦛
she did but gave it back to the zoo?
@@mrdogerbx6998 Good one! 🤣
@@Hadassahisthequeen no it's not a joke
hopefully she's alive.
lol
Blake Shelton is right, this is a GREAT CHRISTMAS SONG! I cant believe I've never heard this before!😁🎅
I love this song what Christmas is all about being silly and having a laugh you can't listen to this without smiling
I love this song it puts me in a great mood and helps me with my Christmas 🤶 ❤
That was the classics in the 1980s and Merry Christmas 🎄🎁
In my humble opinion, one of the greatest songs ever and one of my favorite secular holiday songs of all time. I just love this song !!! Gayle Peevey truly rocks !!!
This is my granddaughters favorite song😂❤
I LOVE THIS SONG IT MAKES ME SOO HAPPY WHEN I HEAR IT HIPPOPOTAMUS LIKE ME TOOO ADORABLE. ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE. 💕💓💙💚❤🎅🎄🎁🎠
This song is gonna be huge this year because of Moo Deng
This is such a childhood classic. I remember learning which button was repeat on the CD player
My family member played this a few days before Christmas and since then I've been obsessed
I thought my 7 year old made this up 😊 she's introducing us to new Christmas songs to sing!2024❤🎉
HOW CAN ANYONE NOT LIKE THIS? LET ALONE THE 88 ROCKS UP TOP!
this is such a funny and cute song and it is a amazing song :)
The best day of my life was when I was thirteen and performed this to my Mum's church. They were horrified because they thought I'd sing a hymn and this came out of the cd player speakers😂😂😂😂😂😂
How wonderful!!!
It's not like you tricked the congregation into singing In a gadda DaVita by I. Ron Butterfly
Bro
😂😂😂😂😂😂
I'm visualising this in a Lip-Sync Battle style. Please tell me you sold it, sister! 😉
I absolutely love this song and never understand why it never gets played (in the UK at least). Such a fun uplifting song and she sings it brilliantly..
my friend just sent this to me in response to me asking what she wanted for christmas.
this made my day.
This is the most endearing daughter Christmas song.
🎄🎄 Love this Song!! 🎄🎄
Best song for Christmas 2024
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I vote for Dominic the Donkey!!
Love this song IT ALWAYS. MAKES ME LAUGH AND FEEL 😊 GOD BLESS EVERY BODY. I LOVE HIPPOS TOO
Her voice is epic, need to hear her drop a couple rap bars 😂
She's my family member
I think she recorded this in the 1950s or 1960s.
@@xoxo_hazel._. really? Nice 👍
@@melissafrank7940 it was along time ago, probably never rapped 😁
I love Hippos. ❤ My wish for Christmas every single year.
Greatest thing about being 67, being there when this wonderful music and many more first came out. Bring on the chipmunks.
ummm
Why does this give me Nostalgia even though I have not heard of it before
Have to sing this for a solo in choir, literally imprinted in my head
My 3 year old LOVES this song. Listening to it in August 😂😅
My daughter would dance around the house and sing this when she was 8-12 yo. It killed me to watch her, it brings such sweet memories!
Just sent to my daughter it is her favorite.
Aubry Bayless here is your favorite Christmas song. I love it!
This is my favorite Christmas song 🎵
I love this baby girl’s voice, this is the only song that I know by Gayla Peevy
5am listening to this in November for some reason
Real
Her vocal tone all up in her nose is amazing
You can do better. ? !!!
My great grandma would sing this to me ❤
that's awesome
is she daead
My grandkids' preschool does this every year. With 4 kids, we've enjoyed this fir many years!
KTAOS played this song on my drive into work today and now it's stuck in my head!
Oh yeah! Every year since my sister and I discovered it a few years ago! When our other sister was in the hospital over Christmas we sang it to her!
FIRE 🔥🔥🔥her flow is immaculate
In my friend's family a hippo is given to someone in the family .... she and her son joined us this year .... four of her relatives have passed on and this year I gifted them with a hippo each and they were so happy .... we videoed a past Christmas where one family member got the hippo and all sang the song with another phone playing this recording ..... precious memory .... all the family members were in the video
Have y'all seen that video that features the music video for this song, and then her singing the same song about 50 or so years later? Still has a great voice! I love it.
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I hope everyone has a great Christmas ❤❤❤💚💚💚
Christmas 2023 always loved this song!
I love this song so much❤!What an amazing voice💖😁!
I do too
I remember my friend sang this song at a Christmas Follies show one year. She was dressed as a little girl wearing onsie pajamas. The cutest part was when another performer in a hippopotamus costume was dancing with her!
Bruh my friend used to sing this song back in elementary I always thought that she just made it up 😭😭😭
Lol
lol
Haha
Lol that sounds like me😭
I had to look it up for my daughter bc she thought i made it up too
This reminds me of that tinsel strands my grandma use to put on the tree. I love this song
OKAY LET'S FACE IT! Christmas wouldn't be Christmas WITHOUT this song! PERIOD! TONEY M 🤠 OKIE COWBOY ❤️
This and Dominick The Donkey 😊
@@benminor31AWWWQQ YEAH 🤠🤏
I love it because it’s a bizarre Christmas 🎄 song and catchy and peppy af
I’m loving this song ❤️
this brings back happy memories of when i made my stuffed hippo sing this with my late partner a few years ago for christmas, and he loved it
I love this song it makes me want to dance all around the house 😂
Same
Lol yes
lol same
lol same
I am I'm doing cartwheels now too ! W a knee stabilizer on mind you +I injured it😤🥴 working out 🥴.. 🦛✨great song + I fully agree w you ! It's gotta great beat + you can dance to it ‼️😃+ ((AMERICAN Bandstand 😃 ))
This is the best song I've ever heard in my life
I love that voice 👌🏻
I love that song 😍
Loving it.
MY ALL TIME FAVORITE CHRISTMAS SONG!!!!
I’ve heard this song so many times and I don’t regret it
LOVE ❤️ this song!!
Topical. All I want is a Moo Deng for Christmas.
Found this 2 Christmases ago!! Love it❤❤
Hippos are the world's deadliest large land mammal!!! Good Choice