Computer ia already authorized, cant play song when downloaded the album

Purchased an album, cant play a song from it because my computer or ipod is not authourized,even though the comp is authourized.

I have the same issue...  My ITunes is telling me that I used a different username (e-mail) to download this music, when I've only had one Apple ID my entire time using ITunes.
Also, when I log in with my existing current ID (that I purchased the song with), it tells me that this computer is already authorized, but doesn't let me play it!
-TIM

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