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Old Man River

b. 1979

Australian singer-songwriter

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About Old Man River

Born 1979. Old Man River is an Australian singer-songwriter.

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. 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. The single "La" reached #83 on the German singles chart, topped the Japanese Radio Airplay chart and was #6 on Italy's airplay chart. "La", "Trousers" and "Sunshine" all received significant airplay on Triple J.

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: 2007 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 2004 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

2008 "La" Blues & Roots Work of the Year 2009 "Sunshine" Blues & Roots Work of the Year

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Old Man River?

Australian singer-songwriter

When was Old Man River born?

Old Man River was born on 18 April 1979 in Sydney.

What is Old Man River's occupation?

Old Man River is a singer-songwriter.

What nationality is Old Man River?

Old Man River is Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Old Man River

· Wikidata: Q3881520

· DBpedia: Old Man River (musician)

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Old Man River. https://biography.guide/old-man-river/

MLA: "Old Man River." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/old-man-river/.

Chicago: "Old Man River." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/old-man-river/.

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