Help! Song purchase missing/lost free songs!

I downloaded the iTunes upgrade the other day, but I didn't instal the update. Today, the update installed. Right after the install I purchased a song. After putting in my password iTunes player. I put in my password, it said I bought the song. Now the song isn't in my purchased list AND 8 free songs I have disappeared!! What can I do to get my song and my free songs back?? Due I need to e-mail someone?
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