Vitamin R (Leading Us Along)

"Vitamin R (Leading Us Along)"
Single by Chevelle
from the album This Type of Thinking (Could Do Us In)
ReleasedAugust 2, 2004
Length3:43 (album version)
LabelEpic
Songwriters
  • Pete Loeffler
  • Sam Loeffler
  • Joe Loeffler
ProducerMichael "Elvis" Baskette
Chevelle singles chronology
"Closure"
(2003)		 "Vitamin R (Leading Us Along)"
(2004)		 "The Clincher"
(2005)
Music video
"Vitamin R (Leading Us Along)" on YouTube

"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

Certifications

Certifications for "Vitamin R (Leading Us Along)"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[14] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Chart History - Chevelle (Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks)". Retrieved 20 May 2020. {{cite magazine}}: Cite magazine requires |magazine= (help)
  2. ↑ "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. Archived from the original on 5 February 2010. 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. ↑ "Chevelle Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Chevelle Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
  10. ↑ "2004 Year End Charts: Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks Titles". Billboard. December 25, 2004. Archived from the original on May 7, 2005. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Most-Played Modern Rock Songs of 2004" (PDF). Airplay Monitor. Vol. 12, no. 51. December 17, 2004. p. 49. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
  12. ↑ "2005 Year End Charts: Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks Titles". Billboard. November 26, 2005. Archived from the original on February 16, 2006. Retrieved March 20, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Most-Played Modern Rock Songs of 2005" (PDF). Airplay Monitor. Vol. 13, no. 50. December 16, 2005. p. 52. Retrieved March 20, 2026.
  14. ↑ "American single certifications – Chevelle – Vitamin R (Leading Us Along)". Recording Industry Association of America. January 15, 2021.
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