OH MY HELP! iPod Music Sync Issue

updated itunes (which hasn't been done in a very long time)
got all set up... just purchased new songs...tried to sync everything...my old classic ipod syncs up fine (time, space, etc) ...but the new songs are not downloading no matter what i try. tried creating a playlist and that doesn't do it either.
this is my 2nd computer which is authorized so i don't know what to do next....and i'm leaving for vacation very soon HELP!!

iTunes includes an option to transfer iTunes content that was purchased/downloaded from the iTunes store from an iPod or iPhone, but this is for iTunes content that was purchased/downloaded from the iTunes store only.
First you need to re-authorize your computer with your iTunes account with iTunes.
With your iPhone connected and without syncing, at the iTunes menu bar go to File and select Transfer Purchases From - the name of your iPhone.
If all music wasn't purchased from the iTunes store, your iTunes library should be included with your computer's backup along with all other important dat on your computer's hard drive, which should have been updated before your computer was restored by whoever restored your computer without your knowledge and permission.

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