<P> Daniel Ivan `` Dan '' Hicks ( December 9 , 1941 -- February 6 , 2016 ) was an American singer - songwriter known for an idiosyncratic style that combined elements of cowboy folk , jazz , country , swing , bluegrass , pop , and gypsy music . He led Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks . He is perhaps best known for the songs `` I Scare Myself '' and `` Canned Music . '' His songs are frequently infused with humor , as evidenced by the title of his tune , `` How Can I Miss You When You Wo n't Go Away ? '' His album , Live at Davies ( 2013 ) capped over forty years of music . </P>
<P> Daniel Ivan `` Dan '' Hicks ( December 9 , 1941 -- February 6 , 2016 ) was an American singer - songwriter known for an idiosyncratic style that combined elements of cowboy folk , jazz , country , swing , bluegrass , pop , and gypsy music . He led Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks . He is perhaps best known for the songs `` I Scare Myself '' and `` Canned Music . '' His songs are frequently infused with humor , as evidenced by the title of his tune , `` How Can I Miss You When You Wo n't Go Away ? '' His album , Live at Davies ( 2013 ) capped over forty years of music . </P>
who wrote how can i miss you when you wo n 't go away
who wrote how can i miss you when you wo n 't go away
Daniel Ivan `` Dan '' Hicks
Daniel Ivan `` Dan '' Hicks