Gayla Peevey

Former singer and child star from Oklahoma City

Gayla Rienette Peevey is a former singer and child star from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She is best known for her recording of "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas". Peevey recorded the novelty song when she was 10 years old. In 1960, under the name Jamie Horton, she had a minor hit with her single "My Little Marine", which reached #84 on Billboard's Hot 100 in early 1960. She also recorded "Robot Man", a cover of a Connie Francis UK hit, but it failed to reach the charts. Read more on

Gayla Peevey is known for being a:

Age:
83
Birthday:
8th March 1943
Gender:
Female
Star Sign:
Pisces
Place of Birth:
Ponca City
Country:
United States of America

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