Some songs sont play as Ipod resets on that song

hey guys i hace a very new Ipod Nano 2GB.i m using it with iTunes 4 point somethin.Myu problem is that most of the songs though are working properly, my ipod resets on a few selected songs and never plays them.every time i try to play those particular songs my Pod resets and the Apple logo appears...it restars but still doesnt play those songs,,,,,,,,please someone help...

As mentioned, you need to be using the correct iTunes version (iTunes 7 or later for the 2nd gen nano). Also, have you tried going through the "5 R's"? If not, you need to try them. Save the restore for last.
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