Help!!! My iPod Mini keeps scrolling through songs, I can't select

When I choose songs, and select one, the song does not play. The Ipod mini just continues scrolling through song titles. We can pause, but not play. Tried reset, no good. Any ideas?

Hi Tracey,
Does this only happen with songs that you've purchased from the iTunes Store, or does it happen with imported CDs, too?
If it's only with the iTS songs, then take a look here:
iPod doesn't play purchased content from the iTunes Store
If it also happens with imported music as well, then I would suggest that you try restoring your iPod.
For info on restoring, see this article about it:
Restoring iPod to factory settings
-Kylene

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