"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 and reached number three on the Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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.
Critical reception Loudwire ranked it the second greatest Chevelle song.
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.
Charts
Weekly charts +Weekly chart performance for "Vitamin R (Leading Us Along)" Chart (2004) PeakpositionCanada Rock Top 30 (Radio & Records)22
Year-end charts +2004 year-end chart performance for "Vitamin R (Leading Us Along)"Chart (2004)PositionUS Mainstream Rock Tracks (Billboard) 32US Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard) 32 +2005 year-end chart performance for "Vitamin R (Leading Us Along)"Chart (2005)PositionUS Mainstream Rock Tracks (Billboard) 35US Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard) 43
Certifications
See also List of Billboard Mainstream Rock number-one songs of the 1980s
References
External links [ Chevelle - Artist Chart History]