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. Throughout his music career, he continued his daytime profession as a butcher. He wrote many original songs, including "You’ll Have to Give (Just a Little)", "Whirlwind", "Calling Me Back", "One More Mistake", and "Remember". In the late 1950s, he formed a six-piece band called The Drifters, which included Earl Martin and Frank White. He made frequent appearances on the Louisiana Hayride.
Family 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.
Discography 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" D 1087 1959 "Juvenile Baby" / "Teen-Age Feeling" (with Cheri Robbins) Skippy S-106/7-59
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