Why can't I play songs in my iPod library when it is connected to Itunes?

My iPod Classic never allows me to play any songs from it;s library when it is connected to iTunes. The songs come up in grey and it is impossible to highlight any of them, or physically do anything with them.

You cannot play songs on your iPod unless it is ejected using iTunes or disconnected from your computer.

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