Vitamin R (Leading Us Along)
"Vitamin R (Leading Us Along)" is a song by American rock group 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 | |||
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| Genre | Nu metal | |||
| Length | 3:43 (album version) | |||
| Label | Epic | |||
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| Producer(s) | Michael "Elvis" Baskette | |||
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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]
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.[4]
Charts
| Chart (2004) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Rock Top 30 (Radio & Records)[5] | 22 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 68 |
| US Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks | 3[2] |
| US Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks | 1[1] |
See also
- List of number-one mainstream rock hits (United States)
External links
References
- "Chart History - Chevelle (Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks)". Retrieved 20 May 2020. Cite magazine requires
|magazine=(help) - "Chart History - Chevelle (Hot Modern Rock Tracks)". Retrieved 20 May 2020. Cite magazine requires
|magazine=(help) - Steffens, Charlie (21 Feb 2005). "Exclusive! Interview With Chevelle Drummer Sam Loeffler". KNAC.com. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
- Chevelle - Vitamin R (Leading Us Along) [VEVO] on YouTube
- "Radio & Records Magazine" (PDF). Radio & Records. October 29, 2005. p. 57. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
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