"I'd Rather Miss You" is a song recorded by American

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group Little Texas. It was released in January 1993 as the fifth and final single from their debut album, ''

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''. It was co-written by the band's lead guitarist Porter Howell and rhythm guitarist Dwayne O'Brien. The song peaked at number 16 on the '' Billboard''s Hot Country Songs chart and reached number 13 on the Canadian ''

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'' country Tracks chart in 1993.

Content

The song is a ballad in which the narrator states that he would rather be lonely and not have a significant other because the only one he wants to be with is his ex.

Music video

The music video was directed by Ken Ross and premiered in early 1993.

Chart performance

"I'd Rather Miss You" debuted at number 65 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of January 30, 1993.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:I'd Rather Miss You 1993 singles 1992 songs Little Texas (band) songs Song recordings produced by James Stroud Warner Records Nashville singles Songs written by Dwayne O'Brien Songs written by Porter Howell