How can I back up my iPod Gen 1?

I have an iPod NANO (Gen 1) that was purchased in late 2005.  The computer that had my music library on it crashed a few years ago and I have no way of backing up my iPod.  I have to get a replacement now due to a battery issue and I do not want to lose the 944 songs I have on loaded to my device.  How can I back it up or move the music to iTunes for future use on a newer device?

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