New computer, won't sync some songs

I have a new computer. Launched iTunes, authorized the computer. Thirteen of my purchased songs won't load onto the nano because it says the computer is not authorized to play them. I played each of the songs in iTunes and authorized each individually when asked. They still won't sync--I get the same message. This worked the last time (after a hard drive crash), but it isn't working now. Any advice?

Hello,
First, I want to check to make sure your purchases have all been made with the same iTunes Store account. If you've ever used multiple accounts, then you need to make sure your computer is authorized for the account that was used to purchase that music. You can determine which account was used by right clicking on the file and choosing Get Info. Click on the Summary tab, and in the middle portion of the window, right-hand column, you'll see the iTunes Store account information used to purchase that song.
If the computer has been authorized for that account and it still refuses to let you use those tracks, try the steps in this article:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306424
Good luck,
CG

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