William Harold "Billy" Dean, Jr. (born April 2, 1962, in Quincy, Florida) is an American country music singer and songwriter. Billy Dean first gained national attention after appearing on the television talent competition Star Search. Active as a recording artist since 1990, he has recorded a total of eight studio albums (of which the first three have been certified gold by the RIAA) and a greatest hits package which is also certified gold. His studio albums have accounted for more than twenty hit singles on the Billboard country charts, including eleven Top Ten hits. Although he never reached the top of the Billboard country charts on his own, he reached Number One in 2000 as one of two guest vocalists on Kenny Rogers' "Buy Me a Rose", and had two Number Ones on the RPM country charts in Canada. He resides in Liberty, Tennessee.
Biography
Dean was born in Quincy, Florida, on April 2, 1962. His father, also known as Billy Dean, maintained a band called The Country Rock in his spare time, and by the time he was eight, Dean began playing in his father's band. Throughout high school, at Robert F. Munroe Day School, he continued to play music, both in his father's band and with other local musicians. He soon began touring in local clubs, and sang Frank Sinatra's "My Way" at his high school graduation.
Billy Dean is the second studio album by American country music artist Billy Dean, released in 1991 by Capitol Records. Like his debut album Young Man, it was certified gold by the RIAA. "You Don't Count the Cost", "Only the Wind", "Billy the Kid" and "If There Hadn't Been You". "If There Hadn't Been You" was the highest-peaking of these, reaching #3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts; all the other singles reached #4 on the same chart.
Let Them Be Little is the seventh studio album by American country music singer Billy Dean. His first album since Real Man seven years previous, it is also his first release on Curb Records. The album was originally to have been released in 2003 on View 2 Records, which promoted the first two singles ("I'm in Love with You" and a cover of John Denver's "Thank God I'm a Country Boy"). Asylum-Curb promoted the third single, "Let Them Be Little", which was co-written by Richie McDonald, lead singer of Lonestar, and recorded by the band on their 2004 album Let's Be Us Again. After this song came "This Is the Life", "Race You to the Bottom" and "Swinging for the Fence". Also included on the album are re-recordings of "Somewhere in My Broken Heart" and "Billy the Kid", two of Dean's early singles from 1991 and 1992.
Dean produced the entire album, working with Lari White on tracks 3-7 and Ray Barnette for the rest.
Track listing
"This Is the Life" (Billy Dean, Chuck Cannon) – 2:43
"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 BillboardHot Country Singles & Tracks chart in March 2005, becoming his last Top 40 single. It was also Dean's only solo entry on the BillboardHot 100, peaking at 68. The song was written by Dean and Richie McDonald, lead singer for Lonestar.
The song is a ballad celebrating children, proclaiming how they are a precious gift and 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."
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Let Them Be Little · Billy Dean
Let Them Be Little
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Released on: 2005-03-29
Artist: Billy Dean
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published: 02 Mar 2018
let them be little ~ billy dean
country singer billy dean performing 'let them be little', accompanied by inspirational images
published: 27 Jun 2011
Let Them Be Little - Billy Dean - Lyrics
Let Them Be Little is an inspiring and touching song co-written by American country music artist Billy Dean and Richie McDonald of Lonestar. The song is a ballad about children, proclaiming how they are precious gifts that all grow up too soon. It also encourages parents to give their children hope, praise and love while giving them the best childhood they could ever have.
I made this slideshow and video (with lyrics) for my daughter Courtney's first birthday, inspired by a similar video that I saw uploaded by atimetoremember. The song Let Them Be Little was the perfect song to use for my kid's slideshow. I always get teary-eyed listening to this song while watching the video, and I hope that you guys will get moved by it too :)
Let Them Be Little
I can remember when
You fit in the palm...
published: 01 Sep 2012
"Let Them Be Little" - Billy Dean
Billy Dean sings the song he wrote with Richie McDonald of Lonestar. Billy is joined on-stage by John Berry, Linda Davis and Will Champlin as part of "The Heart Behind The Music" Songwriter's Showcase that was held on April 30, 2016 in Meridian, MS at the MSU Riley Center.
published: 29 Apr 2017
♫Let Them Be Little~Billy Dean♫
Let Them Be Little~Billy Dean
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I can remember when you fit in the palm of my hand.
You felt so good in it; no bigger than a minute.
How it amazes me you're changin' with every blink.
Faster than a flower blooms, they grow up all too soon.
So let them be little,
'Cause they're only that way for a while.
Give 'em hope, give them praise,
Give them love every day.
Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle,
Let 'em sleep in the middle,
Oh, but let them be little.
I never felt so much in one little tender touch.
I live for those kisses, your prayers an' your wishes.
An' now you're teachin' me how only a child can see.
Tonight, while we're on our knees, all I ask is:
Please, let them be little,
'Cause they're only that way for a while.
Give them hope, give them pra...
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Let Them Be Little · Billy Dean
Let Them Be Little
℗ Curb Records, Inc.
Released on: 2005-03-29
Artist: Billy Dean
Aut...
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Let Them Be Little · Billy Dean
Let Them Be Little
℗ Curb Records, Inc.
Released on: 2005-03-29
Artist: Billy Dean
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Provided to YouTube by Curb Records
Let Them Be Little · Billy Dean
Let Them Be Little
℗ Curb Records, Inc.
Released on: 2005-03-29
Artist: Billy Dean
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Let Them Be Little is an inspiring and touching song co-written by American country music artist Billy Dean and Richie McDonald of Lonestar. The song is a balla...
Let Them Be Little is an inspiring and touching song co-written by American country music artist Billy Dean and Richie McDonald of Lonestar. The song is a ballad about children, proclaiming how they are precious gifts that all grow up too soon. It also encourages parents to give their children hope, praise and love while giving them the best childhood they could ever have.
I made this slideshow and video (with lyrics) for my daughter Courtney's first birthday, inspired by a similar video that I saw uploaded by atimetoremember. The song Let Them Be Little was the perfect song to use for my kid's slideshow. I always get teary-eyed listening to this song while watching the video, and I hope that you guys will get moved by it too :)
Let Them Be Little
I can remember when
You fit in the palm of my hand
You felt so good in it
No bigger than a minute
How it amazes me
You're changin' with every blink
Faster than a flower blooms
They grow up all too soon, so
Chorus:
Let them be little
'Cause they're only that way for awhile
Give 'em hope, give them praise
Give them love everyday
Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle
Let 'em sleep in the middle
Oh, but let them be little
I never felt so much
In one little tender touch
I live for those kisses
Your prayers an' your wishes
An' now you're teachin' me
How only a child can see
Tonight while we're on our knees
All I ask is please
Chorus:
Let them be little
'Cause they're only that way for awhile
Give them hope, give them praise
Give them love everyday
Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle
Let 'em sleep in the middle
Oh, but let them be little
Refrain:
So innocent
Precious soul
You turn around
And it's time to let them go, so
Chorus:
Let them be little
'Cause they're only that way for awhile
Give them hope, give 'em praise
Give them love everyday
Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle
Let them sleep in the middle
Oh, but let them be little
Let them be little
Let Them Be Little is an inspiring and touching song co-written by American country music artist Billy Dean and Richie McDonald of Lonestar. The song is a ballad about children, proclaiming how they are precious gifts that all grow up too soon. It also encourages parents to give their children hope, praise and love while giving them the best childhood they could ever have.
I made this slideshow and video (with lyrics) for my daughter Courtney's first birthday, inspired by a similar video that I saw uploaded by atimetoremember. The song Let Them Be Little was the perfect song to use for my kid's slideshow. I always get teary-eyed listening to this song while watching the video, and I hope that you guys will get moved by it too :)
Let Them Be Little
I can remember when
You fit in the palm of my hand
You felt so good in it
No bigger than a minute
How it amazes me
You're changin' with every blink
Faster than a flower blooms
They grow up all too soon, so
Chorus:
Let them be little
'Cause they're only that way for awhile
Give 'em hope, give them praise
Give them love everyday
Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle
Let 'em sleep in the middle
Oh, but let them be little
I never felt so much
In one little tender touch
I live for those kisses
Your prayers an' your wishes
An' now you're teachin' me
How only a child can see
Tonight while we're on our knees
All I ask is please
Chorus:
Let them be little
'Cause they're only that way for awhile
Give them hope, give them praise
Give them love everyday
Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle
Let 'em sleep in the middle
Oh, but let them be little
Refrain:
So innocent
Precious soul
You turn around
And it's time to let them go, so
Chorus:
Let them be little
'Cause they're only that way for awhile
Give them hope, give 'em praise
Give them love everyday
Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle
Let them sleep in the middle
Oh, but let them be little
Let them be little
Billy Dean sings the song he wrote with Richie McDonald of Lonestar. Billy is joined on-stage by John Berry, Linda Davis and Will Champlin as part of "The Hear...
Billy Dean sings the song he wrote with Richie McDonald of Lonestar. Billy is joined on-stage by John Berry, Linda Davis and Will Champlin as part of "The Heart Behind The Music" Songwriter's Showcase that was held on April 30, 2016 in Meridian, MS at the MSU Riley Center.
Billy Dean sings the song he wrote with Richie McDonald of Lonestar. Billy is joined on-stage by John Berry, Linda Davis and Will Champlin as part of "The Heart Behind The Music" Songwriter's Showcase that was held on April 30, 2016 in Meridian, MS at the MSU Riley Center.
Let Them Be Little~Billy Dean
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I can remember when you fit in the palm of my hand.
You felt so good in it; no bigger tha...
Let Them Be Little~Billy Dean
----------------------------------------
I can remember when you fit in the palm of my hand.
You felt so good in it; no bigger than a minute.
How it amazes me you're changin' with every blink.
Faster than a flower blooms, they grow up all too soon.
So let them be little,
'Cause they're only that way for a while.
Give 'em hope, give them praise,
Give them love every day.
Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle,
Let 'em sleep in the middle,
Oh, but let them be little.
I never felt so much in one little tender touch.
I live for those kisses, your prayers an' your wishes.
An' now you're teachin' me how only a child can see.
Tonight, while we're on our knees, all I ask is:
Please, let them be little,
'Cause they're only that way for a while.
Give them hope, give them praise,
Give them love every day.
Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle,
Let 'em sleep in the middle,
Oh, but let them be little.
The so innocent, precious soul:
You turn around, an' it's time to let them go.
So let them be little,
'Cause they're only that way for a while.
Give them hope, give 'em praise,
Give them love every day.
Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle,
Let them sleep in the middle,
Oh, but let them be little.
Let them be little.
Let Them Be Little~Billy Dean
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I can remember when you fit in the palm of my hand.
You felt so good in it; no bigger than a minute.
How it amazes me you're changin' with every blink.
Faster than a flower blooms, they grow up all too soon.
So let them be little,
'Cause they're only that way for a while.
Give 'em hope, give them praise,
Give them love every day.
Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle,
Let 'em sleep in the middle,
Oh, but let them be little.
I never felt so much in one little tender touch.
I live for those kisses, your prayers an' your wishes.
An' now you're teachin' me how only a child can see.
Tonight, while we're on our knees, all I ask is:
Please, let them be little,
'Cause they're only that way for a while.
Give them hope, give them praise,
Give them love every day.
Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle,
Let 'em sleep in the middle,
Oh, but let them be little.
The so innocent, precious soul:
You turn around, an' it's time to let them go.
So let them be little,
'Cause they're only that way for a while.
Give them hope, give 'em praise,
Give them love every day.
Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle,
Let them sleep in the middle,
Oh, but let them be little.
Let them be little.
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Let Them Be Little · Billy Dean
Let Them Be Little
℗ Curb Records, Inc.
Released on: 2005-03-29
Artist: Billy Dean
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Let Them Be Little is an inspiring and touching song co-written by American country music artist Billy Dean and Richie McDonald of Lonestar. The song is a ballad about children, proclaiming how they are precious gifts that all grow up too soon. It also encourages parents to give their children hope, praise and love while giving them the best childhood they could ever have.
I made this slideshow and video (with lyrics) for my daughter Courtney's first birthday, inspired by a similar video that I saw uploaded by atimetoremember. The song Let Them Be Little was the perfect song to use for my kid's slideshow. I always get teary-eyed listening to this song while watching the video, and I hope that you guys will get moved by it too :)
Let Them Be Little
I can remember when
You fit in the palm of my hand
You felt so good in it
No bigger than a minute
How it amazes me
You're changin' with every blink
Faster than a flower blooms
They grow up all too soon, so
Chorus:
Let them be little
'Cause they're only that way for awhile
Give 'em hope, give them praise
Give them love everyday
Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle
Let 'em sleep in the middle
Oh, but let them be little
I never felt so much
In one little tender touch
I live for those kisses
Your prayers an' your wishes
An' now you're teachin' me
How only a child can see
Tonight while we're on our knees
All I ask is please
Chorus:
Let them be little
'Cause they're only that way for awhile
Give them hope, give them praise
Give them love everyday
Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle
Let 'em sleep in the middle
Oh, but let them be little
Refrain:
So innocent
Precious soul
You turn around
And it's time to let them go, so
Chorus:
Let them be little
'Cause they're only that way for awhile
Give them hope, give 'em praise
Give them love everyday
Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle
Let them sleep in the middle
Oh, but let them be little
Let them be little
Billy Dean sings the song he wrote with Richie McDonald of Lonestar. Billy is joined on-stage by John Berry, Linda Davis and Will Champlin as part of "The Heart Behind The Music" Songwriter's Showcase that was held on April 30, 2016 in Meridian, MS at the MSU Riley Center.
Let Them Be Little~Billy Dean
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I can remember when you fit in the palm of my hand.
You felt so good in it; no bigger than a minute.
How it amazes me you're changin' with every blink.
Faster than a flower blooms, they grow up all too soon.
So let them be little,
'Cause they're only that way for a while.
Give 'em hope, give them praise,
Give them love every day.
Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle,
Let 'em sleep in the middle,
Oh, but let them be little.
I never felt so much in one little tender touch.
I live for those kisses, your prayers an' your wishes.
An' now you're teachin' me how only a child can see.
Tonight, while we're on our knees, all I ask is:
Please, let them be little,
'Cause they're only that way for a while.
Give them hope, give them praise,
Give them love every day.
Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle,
Let 'em sleep in the middle,
Oh, but let them be little.
The so innocent, precious soul:
You turn around, an' it's time to let them go.
So let them be little,
'Cause they're only that way for a while.
Give them hope, give 'em praise,
Give them love every day.
Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle,
Let them sleep in the middle,
Oh, but let them be little.
Let them be little.
William Harold "Billy" Dean, Jr. (born April 2, 1962, in Quincy, Florida) is an American country music singer and songwriter. Billy Dean first gained national attention after appearing on the television talent competition Star Search. Active as a recording artist since 1990, he has recorded a total of eight studio albums (of which the first three have been certified gold by the RIAA) and a greatest hits package which is also certified gold. His studio albums have accounted for more than twenty hit singles on the Billboard country charts, including eleven Top Ten hits. Although he never reached the top of the Billboard country charts on his own, he reached Number One in 2000 as one of two guest vocalists on Kenny Rogers' "Buy Me a Rose", and had two Number Ones on the RPM country charts in Canada. He resides in Liberty, Tennessee.
Biography
Dean was born in Quincy, Florida, on April 2, 1962. His father, also known as Billy Dean, maintained a band called The Country Rock in his spare time, and by the time he was eight, Dean began playing in his father's band. Throughout high school, at Robert F. Munroe Day School, he continued to play music, both in his father's band and with other local musicians. He soon began touring in local clubs, and sang Frank Sinatra's "My Way" at his high school graduation.
I can remember when you fit in the palm of my hand Felt so good in it, no bigger than a minute How it amazes me, you're changing with every blink Faster than a flower blooms they grow up all too soon So, let them be little 'cause they're only that way for awhile Give them hope, give them praise, give them love every day Let them cry, let them giggle, let them sleep in the middle Oh, but let them be little I've never felt so much in one little tender touch I live for those kisses, your prayers and your wishes And now that you're teaching me how only a child can see Tonight while we're on our knees all I ask is please Let them be little 'cause they're only that way for awhile Give them hope, give them praise, give them love every day Let them cry, let them giggle, let them sleep in the middle Oh, but let them be little So innocent, a precious soul, you turn around and It's time to let them go So, let them be little 'cause they're only that way for awhile Give them hope, give them praise, give them love every day Let them cry, let them giggle, let them sleep in the middle Oh, just let them be little