About the song
“Look at Us,” a poignant country ballad co-written and performed by Vince Gill, stands as a timeless testament to enduring love. Released in September 1991 as the third single from his album *Pocket Full of Gold*, the song quickly ascended the ranks, reaching number 4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Co-written with Max D. Barnes, “Look at Us” is distinguished by its evocative pedal steel guitar intro played by John Hughey, renowned for his emotive “crying steel” technique. According to Gill, this signature guitar solo sets the tone for the song even before the lyrics begin, making it instantly recognizable.
The music video for “Look at Us,” directed by John Lloyd Miller and premiered later in 1991, enhances the song’s emotional impact. It features videos and photographs of real-life married couples who have stood the test of time, still deeply in love. Notably, the video includes Gill’s ex-wife, Janis Oliver Gill, capturing genuine moments of enduring relationships.
Beyond Gill’s rendition, “Look at Us” has also been interpreted by other artists. John Prine recorded a memorable duet version with Morgane Stapleton for his 2016 album *For Better, or Worse*. Additionally, Deana Carter covered the song to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the CMA Awards, underscoring its lasting influence and emotional resonance in the country music genre.
Charting success further solidified the song’s impact, reaching number 12 on the Canada Country Tracks and number 4 on the US Hot Country Songs charts in 1991. Its popularity and enduring appeal continue to resonate with audiences, affirming “Look at Us” as a classic in Vince Gill’s repertoire and a heartfelt ode to enduring love in country music history.
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Lyrics
Look at us
After all these years together
Look at us
After all that we’ve been through
Look at us
Still leaning on each other
If you wanna see how true love should be
Then just look at us
Look at you
Still pretty as a picture
Look at me
Still crazy over you
Look at us
Still believing in forever
If you wanna see how true love should be
Then just look at us
In a hundred years from now
I know without a doubt
They’ll all look back and wonder how
We made it all work out
Chances are we’ll go down in history
When they wanna see
How true love should be
They’ll just look at us
Chances are we’ll go down in history
When they wanna see
How true love should be
They’ll just look at us
When they wanna see
How true love should be
They’ll just look at us