I'd Rather Miss You

Little Texas

About I'd Rather Miss You

"I'd Rather Miss You" is a song recorded by American country music group Little Texas. It was released in January 1993 as the fifth and final single from their debut album, First Time for Everything. 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 Billboards Hot Country Songs chart and reached number 13 on the Canadian RPM country Tracks chart in 1993.


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1995
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I could forget you
I could make new plans
Find someone to help me
Spend this time on my hands
I could pick up the pieces
Even fall in love again
But until I do

I'd rather miss you
And live with the memories
The nights when you held me
Will carry me through

And if I have to choose
Between living without you
And learning to love someone new
Then I'd rather miss you

From the first time I saw you
'Til the day we said goodbye
You were the best thing
Ever walked into my life

So I'll just keep waiting
Hoping you'll come back again
But until you do

I'd rather miss you
And live with the memories
The nights when you held me
Will carry me through

And if I have to choose
Between living without you
And learning to love someone new
Then I'd rather miss you

And if I have to choose
Between living without you
And learning to love someone new

Then I'd rather miss you
Then I'd rather miss you
Then I'd rather miss you

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Little Texas

Little Texas is an American country music band founded in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1988 by Tim Rushlow (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Brady Seals (lead vocals, background vocals, keyboards), Del Gray (drums), Porter Howell (lead guitar), Dwayne O'Brien (rhythm guitar, background vocals), and Duane Propes (bass guitar, background vocals). Signed to Warner Bros. Records in 1991, Little Texas released its debut album First Time For Everything that year. The album's lead off single, "Some Guys Have All the Love", reached a peak of No. 8 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts. Little Texas continued to produce hit singles throughout the mid-1990s, including the Number One single "My Love" and six more Top Ten hits. Their debut album earned a gold … more »

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Written by: HOWELL, O'BRIEN

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14 facts about this song

Year of Release
"I'd Rather Miss You" by Little Texas was released in the year 1993 as a track on their second album, "Big Time".
Song's Rank
The song is notable for reaching number two on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Genre
This track is classified in the Country music genre.
Songwriter Credits
The song was written by Porter Howell and Dwayne O'Brien, who are both members of Little Texas.
Album's Success
"I'd Rather Miss You" comes from Little Texas's second album, "Big Time," which peaked at number one on the country album charts and was certified 3× Multi-Platinum by the RIAA.
Band's Composition
Little Texas is a band comprised of 6 members, with Tim Rushlow and Brady Seals as main vocalists.
Track Length
"I'd Rather Miss You" has a duration of 3 minutes and 49 seconds.
Theme
The song explores the theme of deep love and longing, expressing the sentiment of preferring to miss someone rather than not having them in life at all.
Other Chart Activity
Besides reaching number two on the Billboard Country Music Chart, "I'd Rather Miss You" also reached number 83 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Critical Reception
The song was well-received by critics and is often regarded as one of the band's standout tracks due to its relatable lyrics and catchy melody.
Vocal Style
The song features the trademark harmonizing style of Little Texas, adding depth and texture to the emotional lyrics.
Musical Instruments
Prominent instruments used in the song include electric guitar, bass guitar, keyboard, and drums.
MV Setting
The music video for "I'd Rather Miss You," primarily set in an outdoor location, complements the nostalgic and longing theme of the song.
Legacy
"I'd Rather Miss You" is still regarded as one of Little Texas's most popular songs, defining their early '90s country-rock sound.

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