The Spurs
The Spurs was a Canadian country music group consisting of husband Phil Holmes and wife Becky Holmes.
The Spurs | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Canada |
| Genres | Country |
| Years active | 1999-2000 |
| Labels | Golden Eagle |
| Past members |
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Founded in Calgary, Alberta, they transitioned to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They were nominated for top country group or duo at the 2000 Big Country Awards.[1]
Phil is the principal writer, vocalises and plays lead guitar. With roots in the "fiddle and step-dancing circuit", Becky hales from Pembroke, Ontario. On stage she combines vocals, keyboard, fiddle and step-dancing.[1]
Released in January 1999, their first album, Black Top fever, was popular.[1]
They had at least three noted singles.
- The single Easy As 1-2-3 was their first top 20 hit, and topped out at number 17 on the RPM 100 Country chart; it was given extensive airplay overseas.[1] The track was written by Phil Holmes, who coproduced it with John Dooher. It was released on Don Gashey’s Golden Eagle label.[2]
- Their second single, Swingin' Door Of Love, remained 17 weeks on the RPM Country 100 chart for 37 weeks.[1] It shared the chart with Easy as 1-2-3. Phil Holmes wrote it, and it was off the Black Top Fever, a Golden Eagle album. John Dooher produced it along with Phil Holmes."Both tracks are 100%" Canadian content.[3]
- A third single is Flowers, Candy & Cash.[1]
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 1999 | Blacktop Fever |
Singles
| Year | Single | CAN Country | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | "Easy as 1, 2, 3" | 17 | Blacktop Fever |
| "Swingin' Door of Love" | 29 | ||
| 2000 | "Flowers, Candy & Cash" | 76 |
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References
- "The Spurs" (PDF). RPM. 71 (6): 23. June 20, 2000. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
- "Don Grashey" (PDF). RPM. 68 (15): 12. February 1, 1999. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
- "The Spurs are back on the chart" (PDF). RPM. 69 (13): 14. July 19, 1999. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
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