My iPod won't import all the songs on iTunes

My iPod Classic won't import all the songs in iTunes. Any ideas?

Hello Tony,
It sounds like you are trying to transfer music from your iPod to your computer. 
Are the songs that are transferring over iTunes purchases?  Music imported from a CD or other source that is on your iPod cannot be transferred to a computer from your iPod, but music purchased from the iTunes Store can.  You can find more information at the following link:
iTunes: Transferring media from your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or iPod
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1209
Thank you for posting in the Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Sheila M.

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