Gillian Welch written and recorded “I Want to Sing That Rock and Roll” Gillian Welch is an American singer-songwriter. She performs with her musical partner, guitarist David Rawlings”. Rather than being recorded in the Tennessee RCA studio like the rest of the album, “I Want to Sing That Rock and Roll”, was recorded live at the Ryman Auditorium on May 24th, 2000 as part of the sessions for the concert film highlighting musicians that participated in the O Brother Where Art Though? Soundtrack