Leonard Cohen has been a fixture on the music scene for many years. But it's been the past few years that he's witnessed a major rediscovery by fans, or a discovery by fans who had never heard him before.

So, to give you some idea of what the fuss was all about in the late 1960's (and those of us who can attest to the fact that everyone seemingly everywhere had a copy of Suzanne on their turntable), here is a session Cohen did for the BBC's Top Gear program, hosted by John Peel from July 9, 1968.

Here's what he plays:

London, England - (BBC Piccadilly Studio 1)
July 9, 1968
broadcast on John Peel's "Top Gear" BBC radio 1

1. You Know Who I Am

2. Bird On The Wire

3. Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye

4. Dress Rehearsal Rag

The voice may be a bit more ragged and raspy now - the hair may be a bit more gray. But the magic is still there, just as it was in 1968.

So you didn't really miss anything.

Mimmo Locasciulli has been around for quite a while. With 15 albums to his credit and huge reputation in Europe, he's been associated with the likes Tom Waits and Leonard Cohen. But strangely, his name doesn't seem to register as easily over here in the States. Too bad.

I'm considering devoting this week to checking out what's happening in the Global Music scene, as I've been remiss the last few months really digging around to see what's new and interesting coming out of the non-English speaking part of the world. As is always the case - lots.

Tonights Mimmo track is from his 2006 album Sglobal. The tasty, hypnotic and oh-so mysterioso Carrere Baby was issued (I think) as a single. But it's kind of a moot point. It's a great track and further evidence there is a lot going on in the music world besides Lady Gaga.

Check it out and check out his other stuff and stay tuned for more of the World Tour this week.