Have You Heard...Dottie West was recorded in July 1971 at RCA Studio B, located in Nashville, Tennessee.

[1] Six of the album's songs were cover versions of hit singles by country and pop artists.

Original tracks included "Six Weeks Every Summer (Christmas Every Other Year)" and "Wish I Didn't Love You Anymore".

Billboard gave the release a warm reception in December 1971, highlighting Bradley's production and West's vocal styling.

"Miss West's uncomplicated vocal style is given a similar setting by producer Jerry Bradley and the result is an LP that has class written all over it," writers commented.