The year was 1962 when three teenagers from Pipestone and Luverne, MN formed a group called The Starfires. They played mostly local venues, performing Top 40 hits along with Surf Music. Steve Ellis (lead guitar, vocals), Butch Hatting (drums), and Jim Brandenburg (guitar) soon developed loyal following. Steve wrote two songs that were recorded on a 45, "Walkin Around/That's How it Feels" and they were instant hits. The band enjoyed enormous success but in 1967 Steve tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident. The band continued for a while but Steve Ellis was the heart and soul of the Starfires.
A talented musician who could have had a great future if not for his love for motorcycles.
The recordings included in this posthumous album were collected by his friend, a local radio DJ, and include, among others, sketches of the unreleased album
Steve Ellis And The Starfires – Song-Book (1994)
Get Hip Recordings – GHAS-5003
Originally released in 1967 (minus the last 4 tracks).
01. Steve Ellis And The Starfires - That's How It Feels
02. Steve Ellis And The Starfires - Since I Fell For You
03. Steve Ellis And The Starfires - Pride Of A Man
04. Steve Ellis And The Starfires - Her Face
05. Steve Ellis And The Starfires - Looking Thru Me
06. Steve Ellis And The Starfires - On My Mind
07. Steve Ellis And The Starfires - Walking Around
08. Steve Ellis And The Starfires - My Baby's Gone
09. Steve Ellis And The Starfires - Pride Of A Man (Alternate Version)
10. Steve Ellis And The Starfires - Since I Fell For You (Unreleased Version)
11. Steve Ellis And The Starfires - On My Mind (Unreleased Version)
12. Steve Ellis And The Starfires - Walking Around (Unreleased Stereo Instrumental)
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