Some MP3s won't play???

some mp3s will load up and show and play while the ipod is hooked up to the computer but once I disconnect and listen to my ipod separately I noticed that some mp3 arent there. how can I fix?
thank in advance

The Shuffle is picky about the settings for each track. For instance, with Podcasts, if the Podcast track is set to "Skip While Shuffling", no tracks will play (the green and amber lights flash). I would isolate one track that you know was skipped and then check its settings paying close attention to the "Skip While Shuffling" check box under the tracks properties.

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