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1. When did Flanders and Swann write the hippopotamus song?
2. Who made the hippopotamus song?
3. Are Flanders and Swann still alive?
4. What happened to the girl who sang I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas?
5. Who signs I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas?
6. What does the hippo sing in sing?
7. Was Donald Swann married?
8. What is in Madeira wine?

When did Flanders and Swann write the hippopotamus song?

Written in the 1950s by the comedy duo Flanders and Swann, who had been working together since their school days in the 1930s, The Hippopotamus Song is probably the best-known of all their hits. It was the first in a series of animal novelty songs including The Gnu, The Rhinoceros and The Sloth.

Who made the hippopotamus song?

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SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” is a Christmas novelty song written by John Rox and performed by Gayla Peevey (10 years old at the time) in 1953. The song peaked at number 24 on Billboard magazine's pop chart in December 1953.

Are Flanders and Swann still alive?

Flanders and Swann were a British comedy duo. Lyricist, actor and singer Michael Flanders (1922–1975) and composer and pianist Donald Swann (1923–1994) collaborated in writing and performing comic songs.

What happened to the girl who sang I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas?

Biography. Peevey graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelor of Education degree. She eventually left teaching and owned an advertising firm for 15 years. She is married to Cliff Henderson.

Who signs I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas?

Oklahoma City native Gayla Peevey has welcomed another hippopotamus to the city's zoo, more than 60 years after her song about wanting one for Christmas helped the facility purchase its first.

What does the hippo sing in sing?

Writer and director Garth Jennings is an admirer of jazz vocalist Shooby Taylor and chose to have his song "Stout-Hearted Men" included in the film. The song was sung by a hippo during the audition scene.

Was Donald Swann married?

In the 1970s, Swann became a Sponsor of the Peace Pledge Union. Donald Swann was married twice; he married Janet Oxborrow in 1955 and they were divorced in 1983; his second wife was the art historian Alison Smith.

What is in Madeira wine?

Ranging from sweet to dry, it's primarily made with a handful of grape varieties, including Tinta Negra Mole, Sercial, Verdelho, Bual (also known as Boal), and Malvasia (aka Malmsey). As with other fortified wines such as Marsala, Port, and Sherry, Madeira is made with a distilled grape spirit (usually brandy).