Changed name of my Apple ID - now my songs aren't activated anymore-

Hi there
I recently changed the name of my Apple ID (to my new MobileMe address). Now there are a ton of songs and applications in my library which are activated with my previous account name. So I can't play or use/sync them anymore.
But if I choose "Activate Computer" from the menu iTunes tells me that this computer has already been activated for this account.
Is there anybody who knows how to solve this issue?
Bastian

I got some songs (and apps) I purchased under the old account name. I see this old account name in the information dialogue of these songs.
If I double click them I get a warning saying that this song hasn't been activated on this computer. Then I fill in my new account name and password for activation. After that I get the message that this computer has already been activated. But the song still doesn't play…

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