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For Sweet People (1974) by the American bassist Charles "Sweet" Emanuel Sherrell is a deep, groove-heavy funk record rooted in the early-70s James Brown school of rhythm-driven soul. Indeed, Sherrell himself was a longtime James Brown collaborator. Built around tight basslines, the album emphasizes raw funk grooves, syncopated rhythms, and stripped-down arrangements rather than polished production or pop structure. Vocals are loose and soulful, often secondary to the rhythm section’s drive. Overall, it’s a cult funk album: gritty, bass-forward, and closer to extended groove jams than conventional songwriting, capturing the transition from classic soul into harder-edged 1970s funk.
Tracklist
SIDE A
1 Strangers In The Night
2 Soul Man
3 Dedicated To The One I Love
4 I'll Never Let You Break My Heart Again
SIDE B
1 Why Can't I Be Treated Like A Man
2 I Like It Like That
3 Give The Woman A Chance
4 Yes It's You
5 Outa Sight - Outa Mind