Vitamin R (Leading Us Along)

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"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 "Vitamin R (Leading US Along)" was written about a friend of Sam, Joe and Pete Loeffler, 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

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Chart (2004) Peak
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Canada Rock Top 30 (Radio & Records)[6] 22
US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks[2] 3
US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks[1] 1

Certifications

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See also

References

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External links

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  • [[[:Template:BillboardURLbyName]] Chevelle - Artist Chart History]

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