"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]
| "Vitamin R (Leading Us Along)" | ||||
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| Single by Chevelle | ||||
| from the album This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In) | ||||
| Released | August 2, 2004 | |||
| Length | 3:43 (album version) | |||
| Label | Epic | |||
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| Producer(s) | Michael "Elvis" Baskette | |||
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Background
editIn 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
editMusic video
editThe 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
edit| Chart (2004) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Rock Top 30 (Radio & Records)[6] | 22 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[7] | 68 |
| US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks[2] | 3 |
| US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks[1] | 1 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[8] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Chart History - Chevelle (Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks)". Retrieved 20 May 2020.
{{cite magazine}}: Cite magazine requires|magazine=(help) - ^ a b "Chart History - Chevelle (Hot Modern Rock Tracks)". Retrieved 20 May 2020.
{{cite magazine}}: Cite magazine requires|magazine=(help) - ^ Steffens, Charlie (21 Feb 2005). "Exclusive! Interview With Chevelle Drummer Sam Loeffler". KNAC.com. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
- ^ Childers, Chad. "10 Best Chevelle songs". Loudwire. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
- ^ Chevelle - Vitamin R (Leading Us Along) [VEVO] on YouTube
- ^ "Radio & Records Magazine" (PDF). Radio & Records. October 29, 2005. p. 57. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
- ^ "Chevelle Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ "American single certifications – Chevelle – Vitamin R (Leading Us Along)". Recording Industry Association of America. January 15, 2021.
External links
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