I heard that Michael Nesmith was really impressed with the way Linda Ronstadt performed "Different Drum" and it did seem perfect for her. I don't know what her career would have been without it, even if Nesmith didn't actually write it specifically for her. She made it her own and he recognized that.
The Monkees and the JHE had toured together briefly, until it was realized that it really wasn't a good idea to have someone on stage such as Hendrix with teenyboppers being the primary audience. I think most people know this story. What may not be so well known is the story of Nesmith and Hendrix having a brief encounter on an elevator or somewhere shortly before Hendrix died. Hendrix at that point was feeling downcast, uncertain of himself, etc. Nesmith said something to the effect that "You invented an entire genre of music!"
The Monkees were unique. Too often people don't give them enough credit. RIP, Michael Nesmith
