John D. Loudermilk

John D. Loudermilk (born March 31, 1934) is an American singer and songwriter. Although he had his own recording career during the 1950s and 1960s, he is primarily known as a songwriter. His best-known songs include "Indian Reservation", a 1971 #1 hit for Paul Revere & the Raiders; "Tobacco Road", a 1964 top 20 hit for The Nashville Teens; and "Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye", a top ten hit in 1967 for The Casinos and also a #1 country hit for Eddy Arnold the following year.

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