Can't add to library

Did a clean install of Snow Leopard onto an iMac that was running Leopard. All updates done. Had saved iTunes music to an external hard drive. Copied it back into the iTunes folder then did "Add to library" and nothing happens, repeatedly. No error message or anything.
Checked all file permissions - all good. Tried again - nothing.
Tried adding directly from the external drive - nothing. Placed the files in the Automatically Add to iTunes folder - they disappear from that folder but are not added to the library.
Closed everything and reinstalled iTunes with a fresh download. Tried all above steps again, still nothing. And no error messages at any point.
Running OSX 10.6.4, iTunes 9.2, 286 Gb free on the hard drive, 4 Gb RAM.
Any ideas about what's going on? Thanks in advance.
Chris.

cbwerner wrote:
Checked all file permissions - all good.
you might have to do this:
in finder, right-click on your music folder and +get info+. unlock the little padlock (you may have to enter your admin password) and change the permission settings. next, click on the little gear-shaped icon and +apply to enclosed items+ like so
you may also give everyone read & write access.
the important part is to *apply to enclosed items* !
JGG

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