Minnesota Nights
Volume 6 of 6 Albums
Our House, with a sign displayed on the building peak, became the infamous party house on the Canadian border…THE place to hang out. When the guys weren’t the house band, they were constantly writing and recording. Because of the recording equipment then utilized, the songs were never completely finished. But recently, band members rediscovered the tapes and 6 CDs were finally completed in 2014-2016, in Houston, TX. We think you’ll be surprised…”
1. Yesterday of My Dreams (Stinson, 1974) Listen on YouTube now.
Rick wrote this song in Thailand after receiving a Dear John letter from stateside.
Vocals: Rick Stinson, Ron Sterlekar, Pam Sterlekar Guitars: Rick Stinson, Chuck Hale Bass: David Mena, Rock Romano Drums: Tim Castro Percussion: Ron Sterlekar
2. Shadows of the Night–Remix (Stinson, 1972)
Vocals: Rick Stinson Backup Vocals: Rick Stinson, Herb Lemon, Ron Sterlekar, Pam Sterlekar Guitars: Chuck Hale, Jim Hinds, Herb Lemon Bass: Ron Sterlekar, Chuck Hale, Rock Romano Harmonica: Jim Hinds Drums: Chaz Nadege Percussion: Rick Stinson, Rock Romano, Ron Sterlekar
3. Lilly White (Stinson, 1974) Listen on YouTube now.
A haunting love song to the woman of Rick’s dreams. Ron’s wife sings the part of Lilly.
Vocals: Rick Stinson Backup Vocals: Pam Sterlekar, Ron Sterlekar Acoustic Guitar: Rick Stinson Electric Guitars: Jonathan Simpson, Rick Stinson Bass: David Mena Drums: Tim Castro Percussion: Ron Sterlekar
4. It’s Only Money (Stinson, 1974)
Rick does a light-hearted song about a serious life observation.
Vocals: Rick Stinson, Ron Sterlekar, Pam Sterlekar Guitars: Rick Stinson, Jonathan Simpson Bass: David Mena Drums: Tim Castro Percussion: Ron Sterlekar, Tim Castro
5. Teotihuacán (Sterlekar/Stinson, 1973/1975) Listen on YouTube now.
Rick and Ron just came from climbing Aztec pyramids in Mexico in 1975 and immediately recorded this in Los Angeles.
Vocals: Rick Stinson, Ron Sterlekar, Pam Sterlekar Amplified Acoustic 12-Strings: Ron Sterlekar Lead Guitar (Reversed): Rick Stinson Electric Guitars: Rick Stinson, David Mena Synthesizer: David Mena Bass: David Mena Percussion: Rick Stinson, Ron Sterlekar, Tim Castro
6. Turnaway–Remix (Stinson, 1974)
Vocals: Rick Stinson, Ron Sterlekar, Pam Sterlekar Guitars: Rick Stinson, Charles Eldred Bass: Rock Romano Drums: Chaz Nadege, (1st track by “unknown”)
7. Lovely Lady (Stinson, 1975)
Written by Rick, this was recorded in Los Angeles with Ron.
Vocals: Rick Stinson, Ron Sterlekar Acoustic Guitars: Ron Sterlekar, Rick Stinson Electric Guitars: Rick Stinson, David Mena Bass: David Mena Drums: Chaz Nadege Percussion: Ron Sterlekar
8. Gonna Miss You Tomorrow (Sterlekar, 1973)
Vocals: Ron Sterlekar, Rick Stinson, Pam Sterlekar, Scott Sterlekar Acoustic 12-Strings: Ron Sterlekar Electric Guitars: Ron Sterlekar, David Mena Bass: David Mena Drums: Chaz Nadege
9. The Hole of Madrid (Sterlekar, 1973)
Ron was taking the Madrid subway and it grossed him out…it was skuzzy.
Vocals: Ron Sterlekar, Rick Stinson Backup Vocals: Pam Sterlekar Acoustic 12-Strings: Ron Sterlekar Strings”/Keyboards: David Mena Cello”/Keyboards: Charles Eldred Electric Guitars: Jonathan Simpson Bass: Rock Romano Drums: Chaz Nadege Percussion: Ron Sterlekar
10. Olé (Sterlekar/Lemon, 1972)
Vocals: Ron Sterlekar, Herb Lemon, Pam Sterlekar Guitar: Herb Lemon
11. Life Is Real (Sterlekar/Ruez, 1973) Listen on YouTube now.
While living in Wisconsin, Ron was handed a handwritten poem by his Ohio H.S. buddy to put to music. So he did.
Vocals: Ron Sterlekar, Rick Stinson, Pam Sterlekar Acoustic 12-Strings: Ron Sterlekar Electric Guitars: Jonathan Simpson “ Strings”/Keyboards: David Mena Fuzz Bass: Rock Romano
12. InterGalactic Symphony – 1st, 2nd & 3rd Movements (Stinson/Sterlekar, 1972/1973)
Experimenting with space sounds: Ron and Lemon tried doing vocals while twirling a microphone in the air. Rick also tried an assortment of electric guitar sounds along with Jonathon.
Vocals: Ron Sterlekar, Herb Lemon Guitars: Ron Sterlekar, Rick Stinson, Jonathan Simpson Synthesizer: David Mena Percussion: Herb Lemon
13. Valentines (Stinson, 1974) Listen on YouTube now.
Vocals: Rick Stinson, Ron Sterlekar, Pam Sterlekar Organ: Rick Stinson Chimes: Ron Sterlekar
14. Pongo The Wonder Dog–Live (Sterlekar/Streeter, 1972)
Pongo was the Our House mascot…a huge black Labrador…
Cheerleader: Ron Sterlekar Vocals: Half the town of Baudette, Ron Sterlekar, Rick Stinson, Herb Lemon, Chuck Streeter, Pam Sterlekar, Rock Romano, Bill Fitzpatrick, Kublai Khan Lead Guitar: Herb Lemon Rhythm Guitar:; Rick Stinson Bass: David Mena
Produced by Ron Sterlekar, w/Rick Stinson 2014-2016
Remixed by Rock Romano’s Red Shack Recording Studio, Houston, TX, Rock@RedShack.net
Remixed by Night Light Productions and Cutting Edge Studios, Houston, TX
Remastered by Billy Stull at Masterpiece Mastering, South Padre Island, TX