How do I connect to the gracenote database in iTunes 11?

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How do I connect to the gracenote database in iTunes 11?

In previous versions of iTunes, one could retrieve track information from or send track information to the gracenote database. I cannot find a way to do this in iTunes 11. This matters because iTunes 11 has wiped out some of the data I hand entered when copying CDs into iTunes, particularly in the "composer" field. This is true on my 2 desktop composers (work and home), both Intel iMacs (one from fall 2009, the other from January 2011) running 10.7.5. If I could get the info from gracenote, I save a lot of tedious data entry.

iMac (20-inch Early 2009), Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Dec 3, 2012 12:46 PM

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Answer 1

Dec 3, 2012 1:13 PM in response to danpink

Probably another thing they got rid of. I didn't see it either (right before I unistalled 11 and reinstalled 10.7...). They've really dumbed down this version so that a an ADHD preteen can use it. Nothing for advanced users.

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neonomad

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Dec 9, 2012 6:34 PM in response to danpink

Rejoice, it's still there!

When a CD is inserted, the window header will show three icons on the right: "Options", "CD Info", and either "Import CD" or "Stop Importing". Click on "Options" and you'll see "Get Track Names" and "Submit CD Track Names".

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danpink Author

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Dec 9, 2012 6:54 PM in response to neonomad

Yes, just an hour ago, I went to import a CD and discovered this. This is very helpful to know. I'm still bummed that iTunes 11 stripped away some of the additions and corrections I had made to iTunes, and that I can't access Gracenote unless I'm importing a CD. I'd say half a loaf is better than none, but this is more than half a loaf --- more like 2/3 or 3/4. 😉 Thanks!

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