The Spurs was a Canadian

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group consisting of husband Phil Holmes and wife Becky Holmes. Founded in

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, they transitioned to

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, Canada. They were nominated for top country group or duo at the 2000 Big Country Awards. Phil WAS the principal writer, vocalises and plays

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With roots in the "

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and step-dancing circuit", Becky hales from

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. On stage she combines vocals,

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, fiddle and step-dancing. Released in January 1999, their first album, ''Black Top fever'', was popular. 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. The track was written by Phil Holmes, who coproduced it with John Dooher. It was released on Don Gashey's Golden Eagle label. #Their second single, ''Swingin' Door Of Love'', remained 17 weeks on the RPM Country 100 chart for 37 weeks. 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. #A third single is ''Flowers, Candy & Cash.''

Discography

Albums

Singles

References

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