Nostalgia has been a focal feature of Rod Stewart's songwriting even as far back as 1971's "Maggie May," and some of the best tunes on "Blood Red Roses," his 30th studio album, explore that same vein.

Rod Stewart unveiled an original song, “Didn’t I,” as the first offering from his new solo album, Blood Red Roses, out September 28th via Republic Records. “Didn’t I” is a rousing pop-rock tune packed ...