- Madonna | Gambler

The song is notable as one of the few hits entirely self-written by Madonna. It was produced by frequent collaborator John "Jellybean" Benitez, who also worked with her on "Holiday".

The video consists of clips from the film Vision Quest interspersed with footage of Madonna performing the song, which was filmed at the Big Foot Tavern in Spokane, Washington.

It was the second single released from the Vision Quest soundtrack, following the massive success of the ballad "Crazy for You" . Gambler - Madonna

Its success helped Madonna become the first female artist to achieve eight UK top-ten singles within a single calendar year. Critical Reception and Media

After nearly 40 years of being unavailable on most digital platforms, the song was finally released to streaming services in December 2022 at Madonna's personal request. Chart Performance The song is notable as one of the

Madonna has famously performed "Gambler" live only once during her career, specifically on The Virgin Tour in 1985.

Despite the lack of a U.S. release, the track was a major international success in 1985: Peaked at #4 on the UK Singles Chart. Italy: Reached #3 . Australia: Reached #10 . It was the second single released from the

Critics have described the song as an "ultra-infectious gem" and a "sassily self-written soundtrack slice" featuring an energetic, synth-heavy new wave sound.