Re-Downloading Deleted Songs

Hi there. I'm a long time iTunes user - and I've purchased quite a few songs from Apple. Recently, however, some of the purchased songs needed re-loaded onto my computer. To make a long story short, a few of them did not make the transfer. They're lost! I'd like the songs back, but I don't feel like I should be held responsible for re-purchasing them. Is there anyway that I can re-download all songs that I've purchased in the past? If not, can I at least re-download a couple of the songs?

You're supposed to have backups of your music.
*+Why do I need to back up my music library?+*
+Be sure to make regular backups of your music files (in your iTunes Music folder) by copying them to an external hard disk or other media. Otherwise, if your hard disk becomes damaged or you lose any of the music you've purchased, you'll have to buy any purchased music again to rebuild your library.+
You can contact ITMS (at the bottom of that page) and ask if they will let you re-download those lost songs.

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Hey all,
So I got a new iPhone and downloaded the new iTunes (haven't used either in many years) and I figured 'what the heck ill figure it out.' So in my haste I started clicking the "cloud" icon next to most of my albums thinking I had to download them on my PC.
Then I start reading about the iCloud and figure "oh, why do I need these on my PC if they play from the Cloud?" So I just went into my PC Users and Deleted the songs from My Music and then from my Trash Can.
Upon logging back into iTunes the albums are still in my Library but when I try to play any of the songs (about 90 of them) they all have the "Can't locate file" error.
I am looking for help on finding how I can redownload these songs. [I have already tried looking under hidden purchases]
Thanks for the help!

Delete the library entries and download them again:
iTunes 11 for Windows: Download previous purchases from the iTunes Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH12491
And this time don't delete them!

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I have been having the same problem.. and yes, I am in the US. I have tried reinsatllin gitunes several time and that doesn't work either

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Hi,
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In order to delete or add individual songs from and to your iPod, you'll need to enable 'manual mode' on the device. This will allow you to add and remove exactly the content you desire.
Managing content manually on iPhone, iPad, and iPod
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1535
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You are trying to sync to other than the one iTunes library you can sync to. You can copy music from multiple library/computer if you use the manual method of syncing. That method is described here
iTunes: Syncing media content to iOS devices and iPod
If you want to make this computer/iTunes library your syncing computer/library you have to restore the iPod on this computer/library. Restoring erases the iPod.
You can redownload most iTunes purchases by:
iTunes: Syncing media content to iOS devices and iPod
To copy other music to the computer see:
Recovering your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device: Apple Support Communities
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Hello CTGame,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
It sounds like there’s a grayed out song in your iTunes library that can’t be played or downloaded again like other past purchases. Try taking a look at the article linked below and verify the computer is authorized to play that content.
How to troubleshoot iTunes Match - Apple Support
Songs appear to be missing
Songs containing DRM (Digital Rights Management) might not appear in iCloud, or might appear grayed out. This can occur if your computer is not authorized to play that content. Try authorizing your computer, then manually update iTunes Match. To determine what Apple ID your computer needs to be authorized for to play a specific song:
Locate and select the song in your iTunes library.
Choose File > Get Info.
In the Summary tab, locate the Account Name field in the right column. Write it down.
Click OK.
Choose Store > Authorize this Computer.
Type in the account name from the Summary field and enter its password. Click Authorize.
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So long,
-Jason

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If you're not already signed in, choose Store > Sign In and type your Apple ID and password.
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Click the download icon to download that item.
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Re: Deleted Song Keeps Reappearing!
Nov 7, 2011 1:03 PM (in response to Taffam)
I think I found a solution - at least it worked for me for now.
I unchecked the song in iTunes and deleted it off the iPhone and off itunes at the same time, whilst being disconnected. With the next sync, the song did not come back. The spell is broken!
hope it works for you too.
Stefan.

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