Occupation Singer, songwriter Parents Cornelius Hankins Grandparent Edward Locke Hankins | Spouse(s) Bill McAuliffe | |
Full Name Eleanor Louise Middleton Hankins Died 12 January 1973, Washington, D.C., United States | ||
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Hank Fort (1914–1973) was an American singer and songwriter. She composed over 400 songs, including tracks recorded by Petula Clark ("Put Your Shoes On, Lucy") and The Andrews Sisters ("I Didn't Know the Gun Was Loaded"). One of her songs, "Look With Pride On Our Flag", was played at the Second inauguration of Richard Nixon in 1973.
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Early life
Hank Fort was born as Eleanor Hankins on June 14, 1914 in Nashville, Tennessee. Her father, Cornelius Hankins, was a painter. Her mother was Maud McGehee.
Career
Fort was a singer and songwriter. She composed over 400 songs. Her song "Put Your Shoes On, Lucy" was recorded by Petula Clark in 1949, and by Anne Shelton (singer) in 1952. Among others, "I Didn't Know the Gun Was Loaded" was a minor hit for The Andrews Sisters. In 1958 Fort released an album on Epic Records, Hank Fort Sings and Plays Her Own Songs which included such ditties as "Save Your Confederate Money, Boys" and "You Can't Hurt Me Now Cause I'm Daid". One of Fort's songs, "Look With Pride On Our Flag", dedicated to President Richard Nixon, was played at his 1973 inauguration ceremony, eight days after Fort's death.
Personal life
Fort was married to Bill McAuliffe, an investment broker.
Death
Fort died on January 12, 1973 in Washington, D.C.