ABOUTJamie Horton (b. Gayla Rienette Peevey) is a former singer and child star from Oklahoma City, OK who became famous beginning in the early 1950s. As Jamie Horton, she is best known for "My Little Marine" (1960), which kicks off with a pop/doo-wop adaptation of the "Marines' Hymn." Other hits include the holiday novelty song, "I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas" (1953), a Top 40 smash she recorded at age 10 under her real name. Please note that these are referral or affiliate links from which allbutforgottenoldies.net may receive, at no additional cost to you, a commission if you should make any purchases through them. Out of Print Music Albums and Imports