Authorizing my itunes downloads on new computer

OK, I have a new iMac, I go to the iTunes store, and authorize my new computer.
But every time I try to play one of my already downloaded songs, iTunes tells me the computer is not authorized and asks for my email and password. I could authorize each individual song, but that would be a very tedious process.
Is there a way to authorize all my iTunes purchased songs all at once?
Thanks

OK, I think I figured it out. I purchased songs with 2 differenet email addresses. Need to authorized machine for each email address.

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