Music purchased on iPod touch after sync is only on mac,not on touch

I have used the iTunes music store three times, purchasing three different songs. When I buy them, I am able to listen to them. However, once I sync, the songs are only on my iMac, and are not on my iPod. I have auto sync on, and there is a purchased on iPod touch playlist on my mac, but it just doesn't sync. I tried manually syncing and dragging it on to my iPod, but it still doesn't work. Any help would be welcomed.
Thanks in advance,
David

lol....
I just found what my problem was, I have to authorize my machine first. I thought I had authorized it,( I always buy music on it, but I guess not then)
Anyways thanks for the help.
Case Solved!!!

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