On 93.9FM The Lite radio station, they play a song about a kid singing all he wants for Christmas is a hippopatumus, does anyone know who sings this song? My sister loves the song and I would like to get it for her for Christmas. Thanks for your help
2006-12-09 19:38:57 · 7 answers · asked by Janice 10 7 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
http://soe.hyperchat.com/newchat/u/lisanne/~soe/hippo.htm
Words and music by John Rox
performed by Gayla Peevey (1953)
2006-12-09 19:45:34 · answer #1 · answered by LA LA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This one?
Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas
Gayla Peevey, recorded in 1953
Lyrics and music by John Rox
I want a hippopotamus for Christmas
Only a hippopotamus will do
Don't want a doll, no dinky Tinker Toy
I want a hippopotamus to play with and enjoy
I want a hippopotamus for Christmas
I don't think Santa Claus will mind, do you?
He won't have to use our dirty chimney flue
Just bring him through the front door,
that's the easy thing to do
I can see me now on Christmas morning,
creeping down the stairs
Oh what joy and what surprise
when I open up my eyes
to see a hippo hero standing there
I want a hippopotamus for Christmas
Only a hippopotamus will do
No crocodiles, no rhinoceroses
I only like hippopotamuses
And hippopotamuses like me too
(Short Music Interlude)
Mom says the hippo would eat me up, but then
Teacher says a hippo is a vegeterian
(Short Music Interlude)
There's lots of room for him in our two-car garage
I'd feed him there and wash him there and give him his massage
I can see me now on Christmas morning,
creeping down the stairs
Oh what joy and what surprise
when I open up my eyes
to see a hippo hero standing there
I want a hippopotamus for Christmas
Only a hippopotamus will do
No crocodiles or rhinoceroseses
I only like hippopotamuseses
And hippopotamuses like me too!
2006-12-09 19:45:00 · answer #2 · answered by Capri 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas by John Rox
on dr demento's novelty christmas cd
2006-12-09 19:43:33 · answer #3 · answered by julie092179 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gayla Peevey
2006-12-09 19:51:29 · answer #4 · answered by Tagline265 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well,Like those folks above me....I found more than one source for you question.....If it was me,I would call the radio station and ask the DJ which version they play the most to make sure you get the one your sis likes........Good Luck!!
2006-12-09 19:48:35 · answer #5 · answered by Chief Paduke 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The song was written by John Rox, although there were quite a few people who actually performed it.
2006-12-09 20:06:37 · answer #6 · answered by Michaellearnstorock 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Countdown Kids....
2006-12-09 19:42:56 · answer #7 · answered by Gertie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋