Complex sentence: Gayla Peevey (born March 8,1943) was a child star from Ponca City, Oklahoma who is best known for her song, "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas" (Columbia 4-40106,1953).
Split into simpler sentences: Gayla Peevey (born March 8,1943) is a former singer and child star from Ponca City, Oklahoma. She is best known for her recording of "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas" (Columbia 4-40106,1953).