Old Man River (musician)

Old Man River is the stage name of Australian-Israeli singer-songwriter Ohad Rein (Hebrew: אוהד ריין, [oˈ(h)ad ˈrejn], born 18 April 1979), which is also the name of his band. At the APRA Awards of 2009, "Sunshine", co-written by Old Man River, won the Blues & Roots Work of the Year category.^[1]

Old Man River
Background information
Birth name	Ohad Rein
Born	(1979-04-18) 18 April 1979 (age 46)
Origin	Sydney, Australia
Genres	Rock, folk
Occupation(s)	Musician, singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)	Vocals, guitar
Years active	2002–present
Labels	La La/EMI
Website	oldmanrivermusic.com

Biography

Ohad Rein was born on 18 April 1979 and grew up in Sydney (Australia). His parents are Israeli immigrants. He moved to Europe with his family at a very early age before moving to Israel where he served in the local army during his formative years. He spent many years abroad before returning to Sydney.^[2] He collaborated with Sydney band, Gelbison, touring with the band and co-writing some of the tracks which appear on his debut album Good Morning. This led to the side project Nations by the River, which combined Gelbison with Luke Steele from Sleepy Jackson.

The single "Sunshine" was used as a theme for Channel 7's Sunrise.^[3] The single "La" reached #83 on the German singles chart,^[4] topped the Japanese Radio Airplay chart^[5][6] and was #6 on Italy's airplay chart.^[7] "La", "Trousers" and "Sunshine" all received significant airplay on Triple J.^[3][8]

The single "La" was featured in a New York Lottery commercial.^[9]

In 2014 Ohad Rein was one of the contestants on the third season of The Voice Israel.^[10]

Members

• Ohad Rein (Vocals, Guitar)
• Liam Flanagan (Bass Guitar)
• Danny Heifetz (Drums)
• Rosie Henshaw (Backing Vocals, Sitar)

Discography

Albums

List of albums

Title	Album details
Good Morning	Released: 2007[11][12][13][14][15] Label: Sony BMG (88697065122) Formats: CD, download
Trust	Released: 2010 Label: Stop Start (SSM3) Formats: CD, download

Extended plays

List of EPs, with selected chart positions

Title	EP details	Peak chart positions
		AUS Physical [16]
Sunshine	Released: October 2004[17] Label: Old Man River (OMR9190) Formats: CD, download	—
You're On My Mind	Released: June 2010 Label: Stop Start (SSM2) Formats: CD, download	14

Charting singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions

Title	Year	Chart positions		Album
		GER [18]	ITA [18]
"La"	2006	83	18	Good Morning

Awards and nominations

APRA Awards

The APRA Awards are presented annually from 1982 by the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA), "honouring composers and songwriters". They commenced in 1982.^[19]

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result	Ref.
2008	"La"	Blues & Roots Work of the Year	Nominated	[20]
2009	"Sunshine"	Blues & Roots Work of the Year	Won	[21]