Copied itunes library from one ext HD to another - some music not playing

Hello,
I copied all my itunes library from one external hard drive to another. I backed everything up first then reimported into itunes. About 100 of my MP3 files are in Windows Explorer and the files appear Ok but they are not adding to itunes. The songs is listed in my library as if its there in my playlists but I click on it and nothing happens in tunes. The song won't play if any format from what I've tried. I have researched on itunes and looked on the boards here and I think it is something to do with the encoding of the files, as when I click on 'get info' for the song everything comes up the same as the songs that are working only there is no profile/channel/encoding on the first summary screen. I have tried to import again from my windows folder after changing the encoding 'Import Settings' but it does not work. I also get that (-50)Error when I try and change the settings on the file. Any help is much appreciated.
Thanks,
GH
Message was edited by: Garrett Holt
Message was edited by: Garrett Holt

It's probably corrupted mp3 headers.
Longer answer is here:
http://trevinchow.com/blog/2008/09/17/fix-for-mp3-songs-not-playing-in-itunes/

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