I keep getting the same message “This computer is not authorized to play “Song name”,. Would you like to authorize it? I sign in with my Apple ID and password and I get a message that says “This computer had previously been authorized, it has been re-authorized” I try to play the song and the “not authorized message” reappears.
Same country (US). I'm concerned because this particular song was the first I've encountered with this issue after recently upgrading to Catalina. I have a 25 year iTunes collection and hate to have to mess with that, if there are others
Thanks for your help
Repeated requests to authorize an already authorized computer for store downloads typically indicates you have corrupt or incomplete copies. Backup and then delete the tracks that won't play from your library without hiding from your purchase history. Redownload using the cloud links that should remain, or close iTunes/Music and reopen if they don't show up straight away. While downloading click the activity widget and turn off the option that allows for simultaneous downloads.
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Delete and redownload or reimport that song.
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So I need to purchase it again?
If you're getting it from the same country's iTunes Store, you shouldn't be charged again.
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Crowsfeet48, did you figure out how to do this? I have the same problem. I get the same messages and I still can't play the music. Did you call Apple?
Authorize a song request repeats
