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Let Them Be Little (song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Let Them Be Little'" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Billy Dean. It was released in August 2004 as the third single and title track from Dean's album 'Let Them Be Little'. The song reached 8 on the 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in March 2005, becoming his last Top 40 single.[ Billy Dean Hot Country Songs Chart History] It was also Dean's only solo entry on the 'Billboard' Hot 100, peaking at 68.[ Billy Dean Hot 100 Chart History] The song was written by Dean and Richie McDonald, then-lead vocalist for Lonestar.
Lonestar also recorded the song on their album 'Let's Be Us Again'.
Content
The song is a ballad that celebrates the innocence of children, informing parents that they are a precious gift and advising them to show their children love and affection as they grow up all too soon.
Critical reception
Deborah Evans Price, of 'Billboard' magazine reviewed the song favorably, saying that the production is "understated, with the words accented by piano and mandolin." She goes on to say that Dean "knows how to milk the sentiment from a potent lyric" and that he "turns in a solid performance."'Billboard', September 4, 2004
Music video
The music video was directed by Eric Welch/Peter Zavadil and premiered in mid-2004.
Chart performance
"Let Them Be Little" debuted at number 51 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of September 11, 2004.
Year-end charts
References
Category:2004 singles
Category:Billy Dean songs
Category:Lonestar songs
Category:Songs written by Billy Dean
Category:Songs written by Richie McDonald
Category:Curb Records singles
Category:2004 songs
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