Unable to modify tune titles, album name or artists

I a few of my albums when I do a get info the inoirmqtion is in a light grey tone and I am unable to update any of the inform ation. Luckly they still play OK. Does anyone have an answer for this problem?
Thanks
Dan

Get information on the files in Finder. Are they locked? Do you have write permission for the files and the folders enclosing the files?

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