The reporting in the press of a relationship with Harris (24 at the time), an unhappily married man, earned Davis, still only 17, some unwelcome publicity at a difficult time and may have been one of the factors which held back her career. In an interview included in the liner notes of the 2007 compilation CD Whatcha Gonna Do? (RPM 326), Davis acknowledged the scandal, but also placed blame for the "lost momentum" on being unable to record for four months due to having her jaw wired shut after the accident.
Davis's involvement with Harris, a married man at 24, was exposed in the press, leading to unwanted media attention for her during a tough time. This may have contributed to her stalled career. In an interview included in the liner notes of the 2007 compilation CD Whatcha Gonna Do? (RPM 326), Davis discussed the scandal and also attributed the loss of momentum to her inability to record for four months due to jaw surgery.