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Why is my computer not authorized to play a song?

As I play songs in my Music v.1.0.1.37 library, one song cannot be played because I get his message: "This computer is not authorized to play [song title] would you like to authorize it...?" The computer is already authorized and so far all the songs I have tried to play are playing. Is there a way to clear this message from appearing or is there something unique about the song (File/kind = AAC audio file; Details/comments = Adjusted by iVolume...Amazon.com Song ID: XXXXXX. Thank you.

MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

Posted on Nov 4, 2019 11:30 AM

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Posted on Nov 8, 2019 3:15 PM

Hi technology today,


Thanks for using Apple Support Communities! I see you're having an issue with playing one song, and I'd like to help.


It looks like this song should play. And since you're having issues, I'd suggest to delete and reimport the song again.


Depending on the audio source:

Import music from a computer to Music on Mac

Import songs from the internet to Music on Mac

Import songs from CDs into Music on Mac


Take care!


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Nov 8, 2019 3:15 PM in response to technology today

Hi technology today,


Thanks for using Apple Support Communities! I see you're having an issue with playing one song, and I'd like to help.


It looks like this song should play. And since you're having issues, I'd suggest to delete and reimport the song again.


Depending on the audio source:

Import music from a computer to Music on Mac

Import songs from the internet to Music on Mac

Import songs from CDs into Music on Mac


Take care!


Nov 12, 2019 10:02 AM in response to technology today

Repeated requests to authorize an already authorized computer for recent store downloads typically indicates you have corrupt or incomplete copies. 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 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.


If that hasn't helped see If iTunes prompts you to authorize your computer when you try to play iTunes Store purchases - Apple Support.


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Why is my computer not authorized to play a song?

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