Vitamin R A folic acid-related compound which promotes growth in bacteria; it is not a vitamin. Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. Artist: ChevelleSong: Vitamin R (Leading Us Along)Album: This Type Of Thinking (Could Do Us In)Track Number: 03I OWN NOTHING. VIDEO IS INTENDED FOR ENTERTAIN. Define Vitamin R. Vitamin R synonyms, Vitamin R pronunciation, Vitamin R translation, English dictionary definition of Vitamin R. A drug, C14H19NO2, chemically. Vitamin-R is a different kind of productivity tool. It helps you getting started, supports you in your task, keeps you focused and motivated. Vitamin-R creates the optimal conditions for your brain to work at its best by structuring your work into short bursts of distraction-free, highly focused activity alternating with opportunities for renewal, reflection and intuition. Vitamin-r definitions (slang, humorous) Ritalin, an amphetamine -like psychopharmaceutical, prescribed for ADHD.
'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 | |||
Genre | Nu metal | |||
Length | 3:43(album version) | |||
Label | Epic | |||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Michael 'Elvis' Baskette | |||
Chevelle singles chronology | ||||
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'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 BillboardHot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart[1] and reached number three on the BillboardHot Modern Rock Tracks chart.[2]
Background[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
Chart (2004) | Peak position |
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Canada Rock Top 30 (Radio & Records)[5] | 22 |
US Billboard Hot 100 | 68 |
US BillboardHot Modern Rock Tracks | 3[2] |
US BillboardHot Mainstream Rock Tracks | 1[1] |
See also[edit]
External links[edit]
- Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics
Vitamin R Band
Certifications[edit]
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[6] | Gold | 500,000 |
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References[edit]
- ^ ab'Chart History - Chevelle (Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks)'. Retrieved 20 May 2020.Cite magazine requires
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(help) - ^ ab'Chart History - Chevelle (Hot Modern Rock Tracks)'. Retrieved 20 May 2020.Cite magazine requires
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(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.
- ^'American single certifications – Chevelle – Vitamin R (Leading Us Along)'. Recording Industry Association of America. January 15, 2021.If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.