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Vitamin R (Leading Us Along)

"Vitamin R (Leading Us Along)" is a song by American rock band Chevelle. It was released in August 2004 as the lead single from their third studio album, This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In). It was their second number-one hit on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart[1] and reached number three on the Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart.[2]

Background

In interviews, it has been stated that "Vitamin R" is Ritalin. The song was written about a friend of the Loeffler brothers, who was misdiagnosed with ADHD, and developed an addiction to Ritalin.[3]

Critical reception

Loudwire ranked it the second greatest Chevelle song.[4]

Music video

The song's music video revolves around imagery seen in the items of a cubicle. The images become real, life size landscapes that vocalist Pete Loeffler is seen drifting through.[5]

Charts

Certifications

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Chart History - Chevelle (Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks)". Retrieved 20 May 2020. {{cite magazine}}: Cite magazine requires |magazine= (help)
  2. ^ a b "Chart History - Chevelle (Hot Modern Rock Tracks)". Retrieved 20 May 2020. {{cite magazine}}: Cite magazine requires |magazine= (help)
  3. ^ Steffens, Charlie (21 Feb 2005). "Exclusive! Interview With Chevelle Drummer Sam Loeffler". KNAC.com. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
  4. ^ Childers, Chad. "10 Best Chevelle songs". Loudwire. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
  5. ^ Chevelle - Vitamin R (Leading Us Along) [VEVO] on YouTube
  6. ^ "Radio & Records Magazine" (PDF). Radio & Records. October 29, 2005. p. 57. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
  7. ^ "Chevelle Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
  8. ^ "American single certifications – Chevelle – Vitamin R (Leading Us Along)". Recording Industry Association of America. January 15, 2021.

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