Doug Bragg (April 13, 1928 – March 13, 1973), born Douglas Clifton Bragg in Gilmer, Texas, was an American country musician and part of the Big D Jamboree.[1][2] Throughout his music career, he continued his daytime profession as a butcher.[3] He wrote many original songs, including "You’ll Have to Give (Just a Little)", "Whirlwind", "Calling Me Back", "One More Mistake", and "Remember".[4] In the late 1950s, he formed a six-piece band called The Drifters, which included Earl Martin and Frank White.[5] He made frequent appearances on the Louisiana Hayride.[3]
Familyedit
He was married twice and had five sons from his first wife, Pinkie, and one from his second wife, Monte Oleta Petty. He also raised her son, Eddie. He died of a heart attack on March 13, 1973, at the age of 44. His son, Monte Clifton Bragg, is also a musician.[3]
Discographyedit
Year
Title
Label #
1955
"Daydreamin'" / "The Texas Special"
Coral 61364
1956
"Tiger Lilly" / "Barbed Wire Love"
Coral 61716
1958
"Red Rover" / "Lovin' On My Mind"
Dixie 45-2002
1958
"Pretty Little Thing" / "Jerry"
Dixie 45-2004
1958
"If I Found My Dream Girl" / "Daydreaming Again"
D 1018
1959
"Calling Me Back" / "I'm All Alone"
D 1045
1959
"Whirlwind" / "I'm All Alone"
D 1045
1959
"Unfinished Castle" / "When The Blues Came Walking In"
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December 15, 2023
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