Let Them Be Little

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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...Read more

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...Read more

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!