How could I import playlists from my iPod back to my iTunes?

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3. I'm scared to plug the iPod in. I can't find any of my songs!

So a few updates ago, my music was lost on the computer. I had error messages next to the song titles saying itunes could not locate the songs. I never could figure out how to fix that. But my iPod had all the songs still on it so I just listened to what I already had. But I wanted to be able to add more songs!

Then my laptop died and I got a new one and forgot all about itunes.

Recently, like a month ago, I downloaded itunes on the newer laptop, authorized it, and ALL OF MY SONGS WERE BACK! I was so excited.

However, when I got ready to add more songs, EVERYTHING except a couple of ring tones and the pre-programmed songs was gone. I now have a total of 18 items and that's it. I tried reinstalling and get the same thing.

When I open itunes on the ipad, everything is there.

What the hell?