Gambler

[Sheena]

Given its release and peculiar/unique place in the Madonna canon, I feel this deserves its own thread.

What do we think of Madonna's fifth single of 1985?

Personally, I absolutely love it. It's completely different to anything she ever did, I adore the spat out vocal delivery and DON'T GET ME STARTED ON THE WHISTLE. I really want Ru to throw it on Drag Race- it would be a MAGNIFICENT lip sync.

You're just JEALOUS cause you CAN'T BEAT ME

 

[Sheena]

Ugh, I forgot to do a poll. @Moderator can you help?

 

[VoR]

Done

 

[Cerro de Casa]

Objectively a 7.

Subjectively an 11.

Therefore, 10/10.

 

[Mike(y) W]

ITUNES UK TOP 100 SONG DOWNLOADS IN POP​

1. Gambler (7" Version) - Madonna

​ Gambler (7" Version) Gambler - Single Madonna Genre: Pop Price: £0.99 Release Date: 09 December 2022

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2. Made You Look - Meghan Trainor

​ Made You Look Takin' It Back Meghan Trainor Genre: Pop Price: £0.99 Release Date: 21 October 2022

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3. Balance - Lucy Spraggan

​ Balance Balance - Single Lucy Spraggan Genre: Pop Price: £0.99 Release Date: 07 December 2022

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4. Escapism. (feat. 070 Shake) - RAYE

​ Escapism. (feat. 070 Shake) Escapism. / The Thrill Is Gone. - Single RAYE Genre: Pop Price: £0.79 Release Date: 14 October 2022

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5. Miss You - Oliver Tree & Robin Schulz

​ Miss You Miss You - Single Oliver Tree & Robin Schulz Genre: Pop Price: £0.59 Release Date: 05 August 2022

 

[Tetris-Rock]

ITUNES UK TOP 100 SONG DOWNLOADS IN POP​

1. Gambler (7" Version) - Madonna

​ Gambler (7" Version) Gambler - Single Madonna Genre: Pop Price: £0.99 Release Date: 09 December 2022

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2. Made You Look - Meghan Trainor

​ Made You Look Takin' It Back Meghan Trainor Genre: Pop Price: £0.99 Release Date: 21 October 2022

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3. Balance - Lucy Spraggan

​ Balance Balance - Single Lucy Spraggan Genre: Pop Price: £0.99 Release Date: 07 December 2022

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4. Escapism. (feat. 070 Shake) - RAYE

​ Escapism. (feat. 070 Shake) Escapism. / The Thrill Is Gone. - Single RAYE Genre: Pop Price: £0.79 Release Date: 14 October 2022

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5. Miss You - Oliver Tree & Robin Schulz

​ Miss You Miss You - Single Oliver Tree & Robin Schulz Genre: Pop Price: £0.59 Release Date: 05 August 2022

Why is this happening?

 

[Mike(y) W]

Why is this happening?

It's happening because Madonna has finally agreed to release 'Gambler' to streaming platforms and also as a purchasable download. Back in the 1980's it was only released as a single in certain territories and has never been included on any Madonna studio album or compilation - although it was included on the Japanese Maxi-single of 'La Isla Bonita'.

 

[POP!]

Debuted at #35 on US Digital Song Sales.