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.
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.❄️😁🌲
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.
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´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!
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 rare case where the child's mother is actually exactly right in her warning, a hippo will end your Christmas festivities permanently with *astounding* gusto.
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.
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!!!
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..
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!
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!
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
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
Executives loaded her up on amphetamines 🎉🎉🎉
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?
We had this exact 45 when I was a kid. I loved it then - and I still love it today, about 70 years later.
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'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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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.
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
Probably my favorite Christmas song!!
🦛💞🦛💞🦛💞🦛💞🦛💞🦛💞🦛
True That, me too!!
This song is so whimsical. It defines the joy of Christmas.
Love Christmas songs like this. They make Christmas fun
Better voice than anyone in the top 20 billboard sales charts in 2024 . MERRY CHRISTMAS !
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.
My new favorite Christmas song❤
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.
A true Christmas classic and tradition!
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´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.
Great song. It's been around for a long time and it's still fun to listen to.❤
Who knew! Such a cheerful song! Luv it!
Lots of years gone by but this is still a cute thought provoking tune. Love it! ❤
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 !!!
That was the classics in the 1980s and Merry Christmas 🎄🎁
Most definitely. Let's all continue rolling in the support, the moon is in sight🚀 🔥
I love this song what Christmas is all about being silly and having a laugh you can't listen to this without smiling
I thought my 7 year old made this up 😊 she's introducing us to new Christmas songs to sing!2024❤🎉
This is my mom's favorite Christmas song!
Shell yeha! I,m playing this 4 my dad who's 83 yrs of age. He luvs this Christmas tune!😅❤
I love this song it puts me in a great mood and helps me with my Christmas 🤶 ❤
The rare case where the child's mother is actually exactly right in her warning, a hippo will end your Christmas festivities permanently with *astounding* gusto.
🎄🎄 Love this Song!! 🎄🎄
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.
Christmas 2023 always loved this song!
I heard this song about 10 years ago. I just love it!!
This is my granddaughters favorite song😂❤
This is the most endearing daughter Christmas song.
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.
I LOVE THIS SONG IT MAKES ME ACTUALLY WANT ONE I LOVE IT YASSS
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!!!
Used to work with a lady who'd sing this. Got her a lil hippo stuffie for Christmas 😂 told her here's your hippo hero! 😂😂😂
My family member played this a few days before Christmas and since then I've been obsessed
Aubry Bayless here is your favorite Christmas song. I love it!
Why does this give me Nostalgia even though I have not heard of it before
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! 😉
2024 anyone?
The commercial popped in my head and I had to listen it to fulfill something in me
Me
Me!
Me
For my princess 💖
this song is so iconic i love it
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
This is my new favorite song! Gotta love it!
my friend just sent this to me in response to me asking what she wanted for christmas.
this made my day.
Best song for Christmas 2024
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I vote for Dominic the Donkey!!
Is that because of Moo Deng?
Who's listening to this wonderful and awesome Christmas song in December 2024?
Me.
Me too
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..
Whos Back for this Masterpeice this christmas 2024 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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My 3 year old LOVES this song. Listening to it in August 😂😅
I love this baby girl’s voice, this is the only song that I know by Gayla Peevy
This is such a childhood classic. I remember learning which button was repeat on the CD player
LOVE ❤️ this song!!
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
My grandkids' preschool does this every year. With 4 kids, we've enjoyed this fir many years!
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!😁🎅
This is my favorite Christmas song 🎵
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!
Greatest thing about being 67, being there when this wonderful music and many more first came out. Bring on the chipmunks.
ummm
Cute Christmas song.
One of my legit favorites, not even ironically. I freaking love this song!
Peace & Life Everlasting with Jesus 💝
Pray for guidance and wait Patiently 💝
I love Hippos. ❤ My wish for Christmas every single year.
I just turned 444! Can believe youngn's (young people) are still rockin' this bop! =3
Love this song IT ALWAYS. MAKES ME LAUGH AND FEEL 😊 GOD BLESS EVERY BODY. I LOVE HIPPOS TOO
I have a video of me singing this with my granddaughters when they were younger. Love this song
May be the little girl wants to start saving from Childhood 😂😂😂 God bless Always ✝️ Amen 🙏❤️✝️
I love that song 😍
My grand daughters prek performed this on stage last week. So adorable.
Cute
Are u from me school-?
2 years ago -
@@melindaburke8696 r/youngpeopleyoutube
Hi, Rochelle, Same name, Good Rochelle 🌞
This is the best song I've ever heard in my life
I’m loving this song ❤️
We love this song. Brilliant 👏 👏 👏 🎉🎉🎉
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 🤠🤏
When I was a kid. I made my mother play this song over and over. Now, when my mother and I. We just start laughing. Lol brings back good memories.
Her vocal tone all up in her nose is amazing
You can do better. ? !!!
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
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
Who else is in 2024🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
Still cool!!
Me
Me too!
Me
Me
No! This song is gonna get stuck in my head, and that Dominick the Donkey song...lol.😏🦛🦛🦛
And I just LITERALLY listened to Dominick and this one right now!!!
Oh how funny😂🤣😂🤣
@@karriewhitman4326 rofl! Merry Christmas!
HOW CAN ANYONE NOT LIKE THIS? LET ALONE THE 88 ROCKS UP TOP!
I love this song
This song is gonna be huge this year because of Moo Deng
Baby Jane Hudson rings a bell absolutely brilliant
5am listening to this in November for some reason
Real
This is my favorite Christmas Song
this is such a funny and cute song and it is a amazing song :)
I love the song and I still want a Hippopatus at 64!
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!
I love it because it’s a bizarre Christmas 🎄 song and catchy and peppy af
Retro Christmas Songs Never out of Style!
I’m playing this song to my beloved right now 🫶🏻
Have to sing this for a solo in choir, literally imprinted in my head