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You can listen to Aretha all night long tonight at Golden Eagle

Restaurant’s playlist will be dedicated to Aretha Franklin

The publicist for Aretha Franklin says the legendary singer and songwriter died Thursday at her home in Detroit.
By Ligaya Figueras
Aug 16, 2018

The Queen of Soul is gone, but her voice lives on.

This evening, restaurant and cocktail lounge Golden Eagle in Reynoldstown will celebrate Aretha Franklin and her legacy with an all-Aretha playlist. Gather with fellow fans to hear songs like "Respect," "Amazing Grace" and "[You Make Me Feel Like] A Natural Woman" belted out from her singular voice.

The All Aretha, All Night tribute starts at 5 p.m. and ends at midnight.

Golden Eagle, 904 Memorial Drive, Atlanta. 404-963-1703, goldeneagleatl.com

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About the Author

Ligaya Figueras is the AJC's senior editor for Food & Dining. Prior to joining the AJC in 2015, she was the executive editor for St. Louis-based culinary magazine Sauce. She has worked in the publishing industry since 1999 and holds degrees from St. Louis University and the University of Michigan.

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