It was a Top 10 hit in the UK and Australia, though it was never released as a single in the US. Context and Release
The video consists of clips from the movie Vision Quest . It shows Madonna performing the song in a smoky club while the film’s lead characters interact. Her look—black mesh, layered jewelry, and wild hair—is quintessential 1985 Madonna. Madonna - Gambler
It is one of the few solo-penned hits of her early career. It was a Top 10 hit in the
The song appears on the soundtrack for Vision Quest , which also featured the massive ballad "Crazy for You." While the soundtrack was released by Geffen Records, Madonna was signed to Sire (Warner). This label friction is largely why the song was rarely included on her later albums. Theme and Lyrics Her look—black mesh, layered jewelry, and wild hair—is