How to restore playlists after reinstall?

Hi there,
I'm sorry you must have answered this question a million times. After the reinstallation of os X I restored all my backup files with Backup 3.0. I managed to add my songs to the library of my fresh version of iTunes but unfortunately the playlists remain empty.
More specifically: iTunes shows the playlists as they used to be but without the songs in it.
Thanks for your help,
Eaglepeak

It sounds like the songs are in a different folder now and the playlists can't find the songs. If you had exported the Library (File/Export Library) before the re-install you would only need to import that Library file.
Sounds like it's time to rebuild your playlists - unless your music IS in a different folder. Put the music files back where they were and your playlists should refill themselves.
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