Old Man River is the stage name of Australian-Israeli singer-songwriter Ohad Rein (, , 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.
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.The Australian Magazine, 12 July 2008, "OLD MAN RIVER – singer-songwriter" by Report Helen O'Neill 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.Manly Daily, 26 April 2007, "unplugged: feel the sun in rein" The single "La" reached #83 on the German singles chart,acharts topped the Japanese Radio Airplay chartTownsville Bulletin, 24 January 2008, "Aussie a hit in Japan"Joins.com, 13 October 2008, "Aussie Old Man River, he just keeps rolling" by Kim Hyung-eun and was #6 on Italy's airplay chart.The Courier-Mail, 2 August 2007, "On a steady road to the charts" by Kathy McCabe "La", "Trousers" and "Sunshine" all received significant airplay on Triple J.Sunday Herald Sun, 4 March 2007, "WIN"
The single "La" was featured in a New York Lottery commercial.
In 2014 Ohad Rein was one of the contestants on the third season of The Voice Israel.
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: 2007Straits Times, 27 February 2009, Good Morning review by Yeow Kai ChaiSTM Entertainment Magazine, 27 May 2007, Good Morning review by Jay HannaThe Sydney Morning Herald, 23 March 2007, Good Morning review by Bernard ZuelDaily Telegraph, 10 March 2007, Good Morning review by Kathy McCabeSun Herald, 4 March 2007, Good Morning review by Craig Mathieson 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 chartpositions AUSPhysical Sunshine Released: October 2004Daily Telegraph, 28 October 2004, "Sunshine" review 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 ITA "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.
! |- | 2008 | "La" | Blues & Roots Work of the Year
| 2009 | "Sunshine" | Blues & Roots Work of the Year
References
External links Official site