Why is authorization required on previously purchased songs from itunes?

Only some songs are affected. This is and has been my only imac. I correctted permissions in the disk utility with no change. Appreciate any help you can give. Thanks.

Kubota Man,
Sometimes authorization is required if you have reinstalled the operating system. Such as, an Archive and Install, or a restore using the discs that came with the computer.
See the following for more authorization/deauthorization information:
http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/store/authorization/
The form at the bottom lets you pose the question to the The iTunes Store Customer Service group.
Hope this helps,
Generik

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