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

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 Gambler - Madonna

Madonna has famously performed "Gambler" live only once during her career, specifically on The Virgin Tour in 1985. It was the second single released from the

"Gambler" is a synth-pop track written solely by Madonna and produced by John "Jellybean" Benitez for the soundtrack of the 1985 film Vision Quest . Despite being a significant hit in international markets, it remains one of her more elusive tracks due to restricted distribution in the United States during its initial release. "Gambler" is a synth-pop track written solely by

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.

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