Can't add certain songs to ipod

I just copied a brand new CD into itunes. When I tried to copy the songs to my brand new ipod nano, I got a messgae that said that it can't copy the songs to ipod because ipod can't play those songs. I've looked everywhere in the help sections, manuals, etc. but can't find a solution (or even a topic) dealing with this problem. The file format that I am trying to copy to ipod is MPEG-4 Audio File. Other songs in that same format copied onto my ipod and play just fine. Any suggestions?

It's not one of those Sony CDs with protection on is it?

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manually). Whenever I try to "drag and drop" them
onto the ipod icon, I get the circle with a line
through it. However, I am able to add songs to my
iPod Shuffle from other cds that I have ripped to my
library. Anyone know how to address this issue?
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