Let Them Be Little

Billy Dean | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 18, 2011)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Curb
• ASIN: B0007RTA4I
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,458 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Billy Dean

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a Gift!, April 11, 2005

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bibliophile "bibliophile" (South Bend, IN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Let Them Be Little (Audio CD)

You know, years ago my late father told me that 'boys don't become men until after they turn 40.' Well, listening to the tracks of the new album, I must say I understand now Dad! There is a wonderful new depth, strength, passion, experience and maturity to Billy Dean's voice, his song selection and the entire arc of this album.

It is simply wonderful - and oh so encouraging - that there are people out there in this world, who continue working and growing at their craft/skill. That reaching a certain level of success does not breed complacency. That passing the age of 40 shouldn't mean the end of anything - rather it is just the beginning of a great age!

Billy Dean is such a great example of that to us, and to his children. He may have left the public arena for a few years with his musical gifts to focus on his children (and what a great decision that was!), but this album shows that he didn't let the music leave him nor did he allow it to flounder. Instead he kept working and practicing, honing his incredible gift and talents, until today he graciously offers us this new and glorious present.

Thank you Mr. Dean for proving that we do get better with age, that 'dropping off' the radar for a while can be a wonderful thing in so many ways, and for once again sharing your incredible talent and voice with all of us.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Back and better than ever!, March 29, 2005

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Shannon M (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Let Them Be Little (Audio CD)

Billy Dean had taken a long hiatus from the music scene to focus on his most important role to date - father to his children, Hannah and Eli. The life he's experienced watching his children grow was the inspiration behind the title track to his long awaited new studio album, "Let Them Be Little." The single, which was Billy's first top ten in nine years, has re-established the singer with his fanbase and brought on a whole new generation of listeners. This CD from Curb Records highlights the place where Billy is at in life - he's in love, happy in life, and enjoying making music!

From the ballads of "I'm In Love With You" (an ode to falling in love with the woman of his dreams) and "Slow Motion" (the groom's perspective on watching his soon to be wife walking down the aisle), Billy seemlessly blends his musical styles to bring us the uptempo songs of love and life of "Eyes" (on the first thing he noticed in his fiance) and "This Is The Life" (the next single and a new spin on the adage of enjoying life while the living is good). Billy also takes us on a musical field trip, back to his days as a kid himself growing up on "Shelfer Street" and then to the ballpark to his own field of dreams while he's "Swinging For The Fence." For John Denver fans, the rollicking remake of "Thank God I'm A Country Boy" is worth the cost of the CD alone. Last but not least are the two most rowdy rockers of the bunch, which showcase a different aspect of Billy's voice and experiences. "Good Love Gone Bad" is a hard charging uptempo story of love lost and none too soon, and "Race You To The Bottom" highlights the deepest range of his voice to amazing results to tell the story of the cut-throat corporate world. As an added bonus, remastered tracks of two of Billy's biggest hits of the nineties, "Somewhere In My Broken Heart" and "Billy The Kid" are included as bonus tracks.

Having written or co-written all but the John Denver remake, Billy leaves the listener feeling that they just sat down with a long lost friend to catch up on years past. This CD is a must have for your collection if you've ever been a fan of Billy's, or if his recent material made you want to get to know him better! "Let Them Be Little" will leave you with a smile on your face and a desire to hug your kids or kiss your sweetheart goodnight!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars He still has it!, March 31, 2005

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Music Lover (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Let Them Be Little (Audio CD)

I have been a fan of Billy Dean's since his start, and have missed his presence from the music scene. This new collection is awesome, and there isn't a bad song on the entire CD. His lyrics alone are enjoyable to listen to, as they always tell a good story. This was definitely worth the wait, and I hope that he keeps producing more new music and wins back his popularity, because he deserves to be at the top of the charts!