Ben Lee, Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Ben Lee, Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Ben Lee ‘Gamble Everything For Love’ Closes Blacklist Episode

by Paul Cashmere on January 9, 2016

in News

Ben Lee’s 2004 hit song ‘Gamble Everything For Love’ has been placed in an episode of The Blacklist.

In the closing scenes of ‘The Director’, the first show 2016, ‘Gamble Everything For Love’ is used at the climax of the episode before suspending the audience for Part 2 of the storyline next week.

The Blacklist episode ‘The Director’ has another musical tie-in. Mary Lambert who started out as a music video director directed the episode. Lambert directed Chris Isaak’s first music video ‘Dancin’ then Janet Jackson’s ‘Nasty’. Mary Lambert has also had a long association with Madonna directing the videos for ‘Borderline’, ‘Like A Virgin’, ‘Material Girl’, ‘La Isla Bonita’ and ‘Like A Prayer’. Over time she has also directed videos for Annie Lennox, Mick Jagger, Motley Crue, Debbie Harry, Tom Tom Club and Sting.

Lambert has also been a movie director, working with Stephen King for the movies ‘Pet Sematary’ and ‘Pet Sematary Two’.

The latest Ben Lee album ‘Love Is The Great Rebellion’ was released in 2015.

Ben Lee, the Noise11 interview

Ben Lee performs Everything Is Okay at Noise11.com

——————————————————————————————————————————————

Never miss a story! Get your free Noise11.com daily music news email alert. Subscribe to the Noise11 Music Newsletter here

Listen to the Noise11 Music News channel now at iHeartRadio

Follow Noise11.com on Facebook and Twitter

NOISE11 UPDATES are now in Apple News

Related Posts

James Reyne, noise11, photo
On The Steps Locks In 12-Night 2026 Line-Up With Australian Crawl Opening

Australian Crawl will open the expanded Sydney Opera House Forecourt concert series, which brings together 12 nights of Australian and international music, several sold-out performances and a renewed fundraising partnership with Support Act.

November 2, 2026
Donovan Sunshine Superman 60th anniversary
Donovan’s Sunshine Superman Turns 60: The Beatles, Ben Lee And Led Zeppelin Connections

Donovan's 1966 psychedelic landmark turns 60 with a legacy that links The Beatles, future Led Zeppelin members and Australian songwriter Ben Lee.

August 26, 2026
Ben Lee and Georgia Maq by Kitty Callaghan
Ben Lee And Georgia Maq Announce ‘Two Most Annoying People You Love’ Australian Tour

Ben Lee and Georgia Maq will join forces for a national theatre tour in September and October 2026, bringing an intimate collaborative format to audiences across Australia.

June 22, 2026
Renee Geyer image by Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, Photo
On This Day in Music History – September 11

September 11 stands as a significant date in music history, marked by iconic releases, memorable performances, and notable birthdays. From Prince's groundbreaking album to the Rolling Stones' chart-topping hit, and the birth of influential artists like Harry Connick Jr. and Moby, this day has witnessed events that shaped the music landscape. Additionally, Australia has its own rich tapestry of musical moments associated with this date, including a birthday for the late Renée Geyer.

September 11, 2025
Ben Lee 2025 Frontier Touring
Ben Lee ‘Awake Is The New Sleep’ Turns 20 So Ben is Taking It On The Road

Ben Lee has announced an Australian tour for September and October to mark the 20th anniversary of his fifth album ‘Awake Is The New Sleep’.

May 16, 2025
Wet Wet Wet
Wet Wet Wet, Ben Lee and Gaudion To Tour Around Australia

Wet Wet Wet have announced more dates around Australian theatres with Ben Lee and Gaudion making it a triple header.

September 27, 2022
The Corrs
The Corrs Will Reunite for One Show Only In Australia

The Corrs will get back together in November to perform their first show since 2017 in Australia.

August 29, 2022