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Randy Dougherty 
Square Dance Caller
 
ID: 51

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Randy Dougherty  

Randy began dancing at age nine, but a football injury (broken leg) at age 15 created a boring six-month lay-up. During this time, he was inspired to give calling a try. He attended the 1967 Central Iowa Callers Clinic in Des Moines, Iowa. In 1972, Randy took on a teaching position at Fridley Grace High School. During his summer breaks, he found himself traveling farther and farther from home. In 1979, he left his teaching position to devote full time to his professional calling career.

From 1979 to 1986, he called on a regular basis for seven home clubs in the Twin Cities area, and broadened his traveling circuit to include much of the United States and many foreign countries. In 1986, Randy left Minnesota for the warmer climate of Arizona. Currently he runs a busy dance program in Mesa during the winter season. In the summer he tours the United States and books many foreign calling trips; recently including such countries as Canada, Mexico, Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, Japan, Saudi Arabia, England, Germany, Australia and New Zealand.

To date he has attended, and called for, nearly 40 National Conventions. He is an accredited Callerlab Caller Coach. He has served three terms on the Board of Governors of Callerlab, served on the Executive Committee for two years, and many instructional panels. Randy has been honored with a Special Recognition Award from Chairman Mike Seastrom for his assistance in taping all the sessions at the 1993 National Convention in order to establish the frequency count in use today. Throughout his career, Randy has recorded hits for many record companies.


It is with a very heavy and sad heart to report that Randy Dougherty passed in his sleep in the middle of the night last night, Thursday May 6, 2022 after his long battle with cirrhosis of the liver (ironically he was not a drinker – he could play a good drunk) and kidney failure and being diabetic. It was a lot of ups and downs, but, Covid hit him twice and he just couldn’t recover.

He devoted most his life to our activity of square dancing! (He started as a teenager!) and was very dedicated and passionate about it. He was a choreographic wizard. He taught so many dancers and callers and provided hours & hours of fun for all!

If you have any additional pertinent information about this person, please Contact Debbie.

Recordings by Randy Dougherty:
Chaparral    Sting    Square Tunes    Royal    Lou Mac    Global Music    Riverboat    Aussie Tempos    Roadrunner    Lightning S    Desert Gold    Ozark Productions    Outlaw   
 
Ain't Nothin' Shakin'  (comments) (sample clip) (cue sheet) (lyrics)  Singing Call, Royal 821
 
Angels Among Us  (sample clip) (cue sheet) (lyrics)  Singing Call, Global Music 913
 
Attitude  (comments) (sample clip) (cue sheet)  Patter, Royal 408
 
Bluefinger Lou  (sample clip) (cue sheet)  Singing Call, Outlaw 101
 
Circle  (sample clip) (cue sheet) (lyrics)  Patter, Lou Mac 159
 
Country Club  (sample clip) (cue sheet) (lyrics)  Singing Call, Ozark Productions 42
 
Cupid  (sample clip) (cue sheet) (lyrics)  Singing Call, Lou Mac 166
 
Delta Queen  (comments) (sample clip) (cue sheet)  Singing Call, Roadrunner 502
 
Fiddlin' Man  (sample clip) (cue sheet) (lyrics)  Singing Call, Lou Mac 173
 
Fools Rush In  (sample clip) (cue sheet) (lyrics)  Singing Call, Square Tunes 216
 
Gospel Medley  (cue sheet)  Singing Call, Square Tunes 1081  On our wish list
 
Hallelujah Medley  (sample clip) (cue sheet)  Singing Call, Square Tunes 205
 
Hangin' Around  (sample clip) (cue sheet) (lyrics)  Singing Call, Lou Mac 175
 
He's Got The Whole World  (sample clip) (cue sheet) (lyrics)  Singing Call, Royal 807
 
Hey Good Lookin'  (cue sheet) (lyrics)  Singing Call -- with Royal Staff, Jerry Story, Tony Oxendine, Larry Letson, Patty Greene, Royal 602
 
I Get The Fever  (sample clip) (cue sheet) (lyrics)  Singing Call, Royal 813
 
I Gotta Feeling  (sample clip) (cue sheet) (lyrics)  Singing Call, Riverboat 282
 
Inside Out  (cue sheet) (lyrics)  Singing Call, Royal 819
 
Irresistible You  (sample clip) (cue sheet)  Singing Call, Global Music 916
 
It Doesn't Matter Anymore  (sample clip) (cue sheet) (lyrics)  Singing Call, Sting 307
 
It's Raining Here This Morning  (sample clip) (cue sheet)  Singing Call, Lightning S 5021
 
It's Who You Love  (sample clip) (cue sheet) (lyrics)  Singing Call, Royal 810
 
Jump Shout Boogie  (sample clip) (cue sheet) (lyrics)  Singing Call, Roadrunner 501
 
Just Because You Ask Me To  Singing Call, Lightning S 5024  On our wish list
 
Leave The World Behind  (sample clip) (cue sheet)  Singing Call, Lou Mac 165
 
Looking At The World Through A Windshield  (sample clip) (cue sheet) (lyrics)  Singing Call, Royal 808
 
Lucky Lucky Lucky Me  (comments) (sample clip) (cue sheet) (lyrics)  Singing Call, Aussie Tempos 1031
 
May The Circle Be Unbroken  (sample clip) (cue sheet) (lyrics)  Singing Call, Square Tunes 203
 
Midnight Hour  (sample clip) (cue sheet) (lyrics)  Singing Call, Square Tunes 219
 
Midnight Hour  (cue sheet) (lyrics)  Singing Call, Square Tunes 2219  On our wish list
 
My Baby Thinks She's A Train  (sample clip) (cue sheet) (lyrics)  Singing Call, Royal 815
 
Old Time Preacher Man  (sample clip) (cue sheet) (lyrics)  Singing Call, Royal 814
 
Petticoat Junction  (sample clip) (cue sheet) (lyrics)  Singing Call, Royal 812
 
Red Neck Girl  (sample clip) (cue sheet) (lyrics)  Singing Call, Royal 823
 
Rhythm Sticks  (sample clip)  Patter, Roadrunner 550
 
Right Now  (sample clip) (cue sheet) (lyrics)  Singing Call, Royal 802
 
Ring Of Fire  (sample clip) (cue sheet) (lyrics)  Singing Call, Royal 818
 
Road  (sample clip)  Patter, Lou Mac 163
 
Sally Was A Good Old Girl  (sample clip) (cue sheet) (lyrics)  Singing Call, Royal 801
 
Set Out Tonight For New Orleans  (sample clip) (cue sheet) (lyrics)  Singing Call, Roadrunner 503
 
Somebody Touched Me  (comments) (sample clip) (cue sheet) (lyrics)  Singing Call, Royal 820
 
Summertime Dream  (sample clip) (cue sheet) (lyrics)  Singing Call, Chaparral 1010
 
That's The Kind Of Woman I Like  (sample clip) (cue sheet) (lyrics)  Singing Call, Royal 806
 
This Train  (sample clip) (cue sheet) (lyrics)  Singing Call, Royal 809
 
Tiger By The Tail  (cue sheet) (lyrics)  Singing Call, Royal 822
 
Traveling Man  (sample clip) (cue sheet) (lyrics)  Singing Call, Royal 817
 
Two Less Lonely People  (sample clip) (cue sheet)  Singing Call, Outlaw 104
 
White Lightning  (sample clip) (cue sheet) (lyrics)  Singing Call, Riverboat 238
 
Why Don't You Love Me  (sample clip) (cue sheet) (lyrics)  Singing Call, Royal 805
 
Wings Of A Dove  (comments) (sample clip) (cue sheet) (lyrics)  Singing Call, Royal 804
 
Worry  (sample clip) (cue sheet)  Patter, Lou Mac 169
 
Yellow Polka Dot Bikini  (sample clip) (cue sheet) (lyrics)  Singing Call, Royal 803
 
You're In My Heart  (sample clip) (cue sheet) (lyrics)  Singing Call, Royal 811
 
You're The Best Break This Old Heart Ever Had  (comments) (sample clip) (cue sheet) (lyrics)  Singing Call, Square Tunes 200
 
Zip A Dee Doo Dah  (sample clip) (cue sheet) (lyrics)  Singing Call, Desert Gold 12

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