Let Them Be Little (song)
2004 single by Billy Dean
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"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.[1] It was also Dean's only solo entry on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at 68.[2] The song was written by Dean and Richie McDonald, then-lead vocalist for Lonestar.
| "Let Them Be Little" | ||||
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| Single by Billy Dean | ||||
| from the album Let Them Be Little | ||||
| Released | August 30, 2004 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:43 | |||
| Label | Asylum-Curb | |||
| Songwriters | Billy Dean Richie McDonald | |||
| Producers | Billy Dean Lari White | |||
| Billy Dean singles chronology | ||||
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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
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.
| Chart (2004–2005) | Peak position |
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| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[4] | 8 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 68 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2005) | Position |
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| US Country Songs (Billboard)[6] | 37 |
