Studio Album · No. 30
Blood Red Roses Songwriting Credits by Rod Stewart
Produced by Rod Stewart, Kevin Savigar · Engineered by Kevin Savigar, Patrick Logue, Bernie Grundman
Decca / Republic
RockPop Rock
85%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 11 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 11 / 13 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Rod Stewart carries a lyricist or composer credit.
11 trackswritten by Rod Stewart
2 tracksoutside writers
Rod Stewart's roles on this album
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist85%
Composer85%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
13
Tracks
10
Lyricists
2
Producers
2018
Released
Data Insight
Eleven of the thirteen are his and Savigar is on eight. The one cover, "Grace", and a traditional song sit alongside the most sustained writing of his later career.
The 2018 album, his third of original material in five years and a UK number 1.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Look in Her Eyes
|
Rod StewartKevin Savigar | Roderick David StewartKevin Savigar | Rod StewartKevin Savigar | Rod Stewart (Performer) |
| 2 |
Hole in My Heart
|
Rod StewartKevin Savigar | Roderick David StewartKevin Savigar | Rod StewartKevin Savigar | Rod Stewart (Performer) |
| 3 |
Farewell
|
Rod StewartKevin Savigar | Roderick David StewartKevin Savigar | Rod StewartKevin Savigar | Rod Stewart (Performer) |
| 4 |
Didn't I
|
Rod StewartKevin Savigar | Roderick David StewartKevin Savigar | Rod StewartKevin Savigar | Rod Stewart (Performer)Bridget Cady (Featured Vocals) |
| 5 |
Blood Red Roses
|
Rod StewartKevin SavigarEwan MacColl | Roderick David StewartKevin SavigarEwan MacColl | Rod StewartKevin Savigar | Rod Stewart (Performer) |
| 6 |
Grace
|
Frank O'MearaSean O'Meara | Frank O'MearaSean O'Meara | Rod StewartKevin Savigar | Rod Stewart (Performer) |
| 7 |
Give Me Love
|
Rod StewartKevin Savigar | Roderick David StewartKevin Savigar | Rod StewartKevin Savigar | Rod Stewart (Performer) |
| 8 |
Rest of My Life
|
Rod StewartKevin Savigar | Roderick David StewartKevin Savigar | Rod StewartKevin Savigar | Rod Stewart (Performer) |
| 9 |
Rollin' & Tumblin'
|
Hambone Willie NewbernSunnyland Slim | Hambone Willie NewbernSunnyland Slim | Rod StewartKevin Savigar | Rod Stewart (Performer) |
| 10 |
Julia
|
Rod StewartJon McLaughlinDave Thomas Junior | Roderick David StewartJon McLaughlinDave Thomas Junior | Rod StewartKevin Savigar | Rod Stewart (Performer) |
| 11 |
Honey Gold
|
Rod StewartEmerson Swinford | Roderick David StewartEmerson Swinford | Rod StewartKevin Savigar | Rod Stewart (Performer) |
| 12 |
Vegas Shuffle
|
Rod StewartEmerson Swinford | Roderick David StewartEmerson Swinford | Rod StewartKevin Savigar | Rod Stewart (Performer) |
| 13 |
Cold Old London
|
Rod StewartKevin Savigar | Roderick David StewartKevin Savigar | Rod StewartKevin Savigar | Rod Stewart (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 12 contributors
RS
Rod Stewart
Writer · Producer · Performer
RD
Roderick David Stewart
Writer
KS
Kevin Savigar
Writer · Producer
ES
Emerson Swinford
Writer
DT
Dave Thomas Junior
Writer
EM
Ewan MacColl
Writer
FO
Frank O'Meara
Writer
HW
Hambone Willie Newbern
Writer
JM
Jon McLaughlin
Writer
SO
Sean O'Meara
Writer
SS
Sunnyland Slim
Writer
BC
Bridget Cady
Vocals
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Frequently Asked Questions Blood Red Roses
Who wrote the songs on Blood Red Roses?
Rod Stewart on eleven of the thirteen, with Kevin Savigar on eight and Emerson Swinford on two. "Rollin' & Tumblin'" and the title song draw on traditional material.
Who produced it?
Rod Stewart with Kevin Savigar.
How high did it chart?
Number 1 in the UK and number 62 on the Billboard 200.
Did it have a charting single?
No single from the album reached the Hot 100 or the adult contemporary chart.
How did it sell?
The article publishes no sales or certification figure for it.
Who engineered it?
Kevin Savigar, with Patrick Logue assisting and Bernie Grundman mastering.
How long is the album?
51:32 across thirteen tracks.