Exclusive Music Video! Watch Lindsay Mendez Sing the Heart-Wrenching 'Pretty Funny' From "Dogfight"

n this exclusive music video, Lindsay Mendez sings the moving ballad "Pretty Funny" from the original cast recording of "Dogfight," now available on Ghostlight Records.

[@Paint]

3:42 I live for that moment.

[@GregorMilneVideos]

I love you

[@kcorona7715]

OMFGGGG PAINT!!! YOU KNOW WHAT DOGFIGHT IS GOB BLESS YOU

[@breanabrown2274]

now that we know that you know dogfight of course you've gotta do a cover of some kinda time! I bet you would nail those harmonies!!!

[@weirddanandphilvideos408]

JON!!

[@cuteandspikey]

100% me too!

[@alyssaspradley8749]

Her wiping a tear at the end totally broke my heart. She is incredible. She put so much emotion into the song.

[@AddisonRamirez]

She is so underrated, but such an amazing actress. I aspire to be like her one day.

[@WelcomeToTheScene1]

shes hitting all the notes with precision HOW

[@aaronlanier203]

So much sadness in this song. Dogfight is so beautiful (both the film and musical. They are equally good, if you ask me.), and Lindsay puts so much emotion into this… She is just as good as Lili Taylor, and I never knew I could say that about anyone. Ever. As soon as she says "no one likes maroon," my heart breaks. That look on her face that slowly gets sadder and sadder… Such brilliant acting.

[@michaelrodriguez9967]

Aaron Lanier I’m in Dogfight rn and I’m obsessed I love lili too

[@j.h.hernandez5099]

the raw emotion of lindsay mendez is unreal oh my god, I appreciate every role she's ever played and every note she's ever sang

[@Wuhhhht]

The honesty in her acting is almost ghostly. Amazing.

[@cjames0723]

A girl pouring her heart and soul into her art right there

[@DorothyBishop]

heartbreaking. So many of us (women) have suffered abuse by men who well....didn't know any better at the time. You capture the humiliation, the indignity, the anger, the sadness and the beauty in the end. Congrats.

[@hannahdunst3609]

Lyrics Close the window draw the curtain Hide of the bright light of the moon Hang the dresses ugly dresses No one like maroon Wipe off all that stupid lipstick Return the earrings to their case Make-up wont make any difference It's still the same old face Isn't it funny? Isn't it funny? Isn't it funny you believed that it was real *laughs* Pretty funny All disasters have an upside You can find one if you tried You went dancing, you were dancing, you were dancing with a guy Isn't it funny? Isn't it funny? Aren't you funny? Pathetically na've and desperate to believe You can always find some good Well you misunderstood Or you've been dreaming 'Cause people are just cruel Shut the light off turn the bed down No more crying don't you dare You'll wake up sometime tomorrow and forget to even care Isn't it funny? Isn't it funny? For a moment he convinced me I could be pretty, funny

[@OboeChick99]

Watched this 20 times in a row. How do I stop pushing the repeat button? I don't think I have any water left in my body, they're all absorbed in my pillow.

[@anitashank9499]

I've watched this so many times over the years. It is one of the most flawless performances I've ever seen! Not to mention the feeling she expresses! Absolutely stunning!!

[@annazehnder2419]

LYRICS Close the window draw the curtain Hide of the bright light of the moon Hang the dresses ugly dresses No one like maroon Wipe off all that stupid lipstick Return the earrings to their case Makeup wont make any difference It's still the same old face Isn't it funny? Isn't it funny? Isn't it funny you believed that it was real Pretty funny All disasters have an upside You can find one if you tried You went dancing, you were dancing, you were dancing with a guy Isn't it funny? Isn't it funny? Aren't you funny? Pathetically naive and desperate to believe You can always find some good Well you misunderstood Or you've been dreaming 'Cause people are just cruel Shut the light off turn the bed down No more crying don't you dare You'll wake up sometime tomorrow and forget to even care Isn't it funny? Isn't it funny? For a moment he convinced me I could be pretty Funny

[@millie6659]

You know what's not funny? how real this song is. How beautiful her voice is. And... HOW CRYSTAL CLEAR THOSE NOTES ARE.

[@andrewihepditch]

This song strongly reminds me of "See I'm Smiling" from The Last Five Years.

[@joshietoshie]

I feel like still hurting more

[@haleyserafine484]

Yeah that’s funny you said that I’m singing this and see I’m smiling for voice lessons right now

[@JerkyPuck]

Jesus Christ! Give her a Tony!

[@raynbow10]

my thoughts exactly

[@avajanzen5877]

Omg and she finally got one last night!!

[@TheOriginalRedBowl]

she has one now, don't worry

[@laurenrose5351]

Done!

[@bernieappugliese2029]

She is so wonderful! There may very well be another Tony on her shelf soon for "Merrily We Roll Along".

[@JoshCartwrightt]

Major goosebumps. Theres something about Lindsay that when she sings, I get lost in the lyrics and they suddenly mean so much to me. Lindsay Mendez is amazing and I hope to meet her one day.

[@hollyfegan9558]

Rose is a dream role of mine and I adore Lindsey ans how she interprets her

[@Benjahmanmusic]

I searched for "pretty funny" not knowing that my life would be changed by this video

[@ningsariya]

10 years later and I'm still here.

[@benjaminashank]

One of the best performances,and examples of perfect tone, I have ever heard! I love her!

[@jenchia652]

dang dang diggity dang dang. amazing!

[@mccraezee]

Jen Chia IS THAT A HEATHERS REFRENCE I SMELL

[@jenchia652]

McCraezee M um hell yes it is. Heather Did you have a brain tumor for breakfast?! 😉 I LOVE HEATHERS

[@sockmonkey448]

@@jenchia652 it's funny how I get from this song to the Heathers Musical stuff... I kno this is off topic, but any tips for starting a KZbin channel that I'd sing on?

[@elizabethelliott7966]

I'm not crying, you're crying... okay I'm crying

[@arianacastaluccio-vilani9442]

Elizabeth Elliott Girl, its OK we're all crying 💔💔

[@HaydenPoe]

NO MORE CRYING DON’T YOU DARE

[@blairrose506]

I can’t believe the talent that is within her!!!! I saw her on tv recently so she seems to be doing well for herself

[@carolinabelle58]

Bravo!!!! This musical is a hidden gem. Anyone up for a revival?

[@ellaa499]

Me 😩

[@benjaminashank]

I come back to this often when I need to be moved! Lindsay has no trouble doing that with this wonderful performance!!! Absolute perfection, and soul wrenching!!!

[@CameronBaba]

I love the song 10 times more having finally seen this video.

[@altonthompson5659]

Ending this video with that single tear drop!? That’s the sweet spot for me

[@laurenelainebone]

That single tear at the end singlehandedly broke my heart

[@harrymcenernyv9844]

Oh my god. I wasn't expecting that. SOLID work. #crying

[@Stumbler2001]

It does not matter how many times I watch this video. It GUTS me every time. There's a difference between singing a song and living it.

[@zachariahclement1551]

She deserves an award for this “PRODUCTION”. She is amazing. And this song breaks my heart. And she NAILED this song. She’s perfect.

[@blinkp]

Everyone: She is amazing! She deserves a Tony! Me: YES I AGREE YAY LINDSEY Also Me: *sees Lindsey Mendez* NAOOOOOMI RODRIIIIIIGUEZ

[@ellaa499]

Oh my gosh 😂😂

[@IlaughedIcried]

Mature in the body like "whoa"....

[@enviyatar]

This is simultaneously heartwrenching and absolutely amazing

[@pomegranatejelly9767]

My voice teacher had me listen to this and I can't stop listening and crying, I've never seen this musical but I need to watch it now, one song has made me fall in love with this character!

[@muttlee1213]

there is nothing Lindsay cannot do! She is amazing!

[@sonyaleefernandez2806]

Her presence is CRAZYY her voice is CRAZY i can feel every emotion....wow

[@blainegarcia2503]

*me crying watching this* Oh s*** KEY CHANGE!!! 👏👏👏👏

[@MissSofiNencini]

Most amazing interpreter of today in my opinion. Moved by every second of this performance. Please never stop singing Lindsay!

[@JackBellamy1997]

When a song fits your circumstances too perfectly-

[@shanti804]

obsessed with this song at the moment! she captures the raw emotion with the song and it moves me to tears!

[@jonathanrio6587]

I'm speechless. I wish I could have seen this live!!! it was under the radar for me. LOVE this soundtrack. She finally got her Tony, thank the Broadway Gods!!!

[@theladywhoreads4810]

Pure emotions and absolutely breathtaking

[@MHB9]

thanks. now everytime someone says the color maroon am gonna break into tears.

[@itac.2280]

God she is such a good singer and actress, she got so into her part she really cried a lil. It really makes your heart go out to her all the more.

[@ello_beautiful_3098]

Oh my gosh she was crying!!! 😩 Made me cry!! FEELS!!

[@austindeantk]

Um. How is her voice that CLEAR? Obsessed.

[@AlejandroMoralesQuiroz]

This song or The Wizard and I with Lindsay are imposible not to cry to.

[@sockmonkey448]

All the emotion she out into it is impressive 🙂

[@nicolebremmer7554]

WHY DOESN'T SHE HAVE A TONY?!

[@arianacastaluccio-vilani2249]

Nicole Bremmer Right?!! she deserves one some much!! she's incredible ♡♡

[@saschahoupt6177]

Wasn’t this off-broadway?

[@joshuamessmore5146]

Nicole Bremmer crossing my fingers this year

[@elenamarcato6727]

WELL DO I HAVE SOME GOOD NEWS FOR YOU

[@paigetower9683]

She does now!!!!!

[@RalphDratman]

Phew. That was intense! Lindsay is such a good person and such a wonderful actress and singer.

[@janemicheals1503]

She puts so much emotion and heart into this song!! Made me cry when I watched DogFight. ;( An amazing Broadway Actress!

[@ttlqkf18]

shes so beautiful and has such an amazing, incredible voice

[@seanbaker6825]

she's so touching and incredible. she captivates me. she deserves so much more recognition

[@dunjjkange6300]

Lindsay Mendez is faultless. This performance is literally perfect. Also - pause at 4:36. Notice anything wrong?

[@That_Ozian]

What is it?

[@user-hf2og9fr6z]

yiss. such a good ablum

[@dunjjkange6300]

+That Ozian Check again, there're only 7 words to choose from!

[@Reggienicks]

ablum

[@lpsallycat9600]

mmmmMmmMm such an amazing ablummmm

[@ecxxs]

when she wiped that tear in the end.....that got me

[@Nealhrrlsn]

Just a fantastic singer with great technique.

[@MsBwayBelter]

Incredibly and painfully perfect.

[@motab9907]

So glad I found her on youtube, she's amazing!

[@MegaMorphTronpages]

OMFG this is unreal, Lindsay Mendez, I didn't think it was possible to love you more, then I see this...STELLAR, god, how she ACTS, it rips your heart out!

[@Scientist12345678910]

I just realized that she has the headphones on backwards. If you pause at 3:45, you can see that the cup she is wearing on her left ear is the right cup. It's not really relevant, it's just pretty funny.

[@KEW13rocks]

I see what you did there...

[@trevkiel7950]

maybe a stage left stage right thing... lol idk pretty funny

[@itbroadway]

This is one of the best performances I have EVER seen. Bravo, Miss Mendez.

[@andrevarner1967]

This lady just amazes me. I don't think she could ever sing anything that would be a disappointment. Thanks Lindsay for being you.

[@jessicabustamante8061]

I wish all the elphies sing this song in concert together!!!!!!!!!!

[@EllaMitsch123]

SHE IS A MASTERCLASS

[@HootILY]

I forgot about this song and how obsessed I was years ago with it.. I just stumbled upon it and yep. Still makes me cry

[@avadortenzio9011]

Dang that made me cry.... When lindsay cries I cry!!

[@brigidmccarthy5577]

Im crying! Lindsay is such an amazing actress I love her!!!!

[@myebbers]

I've checked out a few other versions of this song, for me, no one captures the sheer emotion of those words like Lindsay Mendez.. And her vocals are unmatched.. She's simply amazing!!

[@janesemarbury2834]

I've been listening to this on repeat crying because its a true work of art

[@myebbers]

Wow.. I saw her in Wicked on the 10th and now I can't get enough.. I'm all about all things Lindsay Mendez right now.. She is an absolute PHENOMENAL PERFORMER.. Just SUPERB.. Beyond Superb.. WOW

[@OfficialChrisMann]

beyond beautiful

[@samsabata]

It is funny indeed you can touch someone's heart with just a song! It makes me want to give Linsay the biggest hug.

[@clairebrown1397]

I felt every single moment of this performance. She is remarkable!

[@stephaniehepburn6983]

Lindsay is completely flawless in everything and anything that she does!

[@starryeyedMVP]

Her gorgeous voice and the emotion Lindsay sings with....oh she's really amazing :')

[@TheSabrinaFox]

It's amazing how into it she got. Especially being that it was just a recording. Don't stop being amazing, Lindsay. :')

[@IndyBass]

Kills me that all the reactors are sleeping on this. This should have as many reactions as “She Used To Be Mine” does. Great song, and such an emotional performance.

[@nijahfrazier]

I was honored to meet her a few weeks ago when I saw wicked she is such a great parson and god has truly blessed her with a gift to touch people

[@pacopecas100]

Just look at her eyes, they reflect the feelings of this song. Amazing!

[@mpashle1]

Such a powerful song.

[@geewizz2169]

Ugh, Lindsay just sings so beautifully

[@MsBwayBelter]

Absolutely stunning. So beautifully, painfully truthful. She is an amazing actress

[@CrumbsFreed]

Chills. Stunning lady, stunning performance.

[@yc7209]

Lindsay Mendez is such an inspiring person. I look up to her so much!

[@musiclover2165]

Lindsay Mendez is so talented it's ridiculous! Such a beautiful song as well

[@ericshroyer5905]

I could totally relate to this song I actually found it by accident I can't count how many times in my life I thought somebody really like me and found out it was just a joke or they were just using me definitely shed some tears tonight

[@christineschueckler7299]

Lindsay's performances are always so honest and real. I love her so much.

[@howverydeadly23]

Absolutely love this musical.. it’s truly beautiful and the score is wonderful

[@HickoryDickory86]

Good GRIEF, I LOVE Lindsay Mendez! And Lindsay, you are pretty! And funny! You're wonderful!

[@linzzz519]

I keep coming back to this again and again!! The voice, the cello, the emotion!! So exquisite!!

[@mollymenner6596]

I can't like this enough times. Lindsay sings and acts this song out so amazingly I can't put into words how amazing this is to me

[@alexandrawatkinson2691]

Why is she so perfect, my heart is broken by this song.

[@DannyBeckerFilms]

I connect with this song so much... :'( Love you Lindsey!!

[@peggydwyer1932]

extraordinary connection to text, and lock into character and narrative. And then...that voice. Thanks for all your hard work training to be able to bring us this gem of a performance Lindsay. love, another performer.

[@JenniferRose23]

DAMN those EMOTIONS.

[@SarahYoule]

Beautiful...Makes me want to see the show! Lindsay Mendez is an amazing talent.

[@lisafs0902]

This is such a heartbreaking video! Her singing and acting are haunting.

[@friendcherry]

Aww this was so good. Made me cry.

[@electrababe2]

The emotion behind this song is so powerful