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The album was awarded 2 ½ stars in an Allmusic review by Steve Huey, who states "A wildly erratic slice of funky soul-jazz in keeping with Lou Donaldson's late-'60s commercial accessibility, Hot Dog isn't a total washout, but it's just as hit-and-miss [sic] as many of Donaldson's albums from the era (even if you are a fan of the style)... Hot Dog does have some worthwhile moments; it's just a pity the overall finished product isn't more consistent".^[4] The album featured Donaldson utilizing the varitone amplification system for his saxophone.^[5]

Track listing

All compositions by Lou Donaldson except as indicated

1. "Who's Making Love?" (Homer Banks, Bettye Crutcher, Don Davis, Raymond Jackson) – 6:46
2. "Turtle Walk" – 7:56
3. "Bonnie" (Tommy Turrentine) – 4:56
4. "Hot Dog" – 10:45
5. "It's Your Thing" (Rudolph Isley, O'Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley) – 8:59

Personnel

• Lou Donaldson - varitone alto saxophone, vocals
• Ed Williams - trumpet
• Charles Earland - organ
• Melvin Sparks - guitar
• Leo Morris - drums

References