SOME purchased songs won't download

This has probably already been asked and answered, but I can't find it.
The following is my inquiry to Apple:
"I have purchased tens of thousands of songs, representing thousands of albums over the past few years. During the past year & a half, I have accumulated 220 songs which refuse to download. That is the number showing in "Downloads," just below "Purchased," When I attempt to download them, I always get the following message:
"Unable to check for available downloads. The iTunes Store is temporarily unavailable. Please try again later." EVERY TIME.
I don't get this message or any other message whenever I browse thru the store, or purchase more music or apps.
There must be a way for iTunes to make these 220 songs, which I have paid for, downloadable. If this is not possible, then I respectfully request a credit or refund."
Hopefully, one of you has an answer or helpful input.

You can submit the request to iTunes Customer Service at their web page.

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