IPod song data to iTunes? Please Help!

I've lost my iTunes library data files but still have all of my song files. I've added the songs back to my iTunes library... Is there a way I can retrieve all of the song data like, last played, play count and playlists if they are still on my iPod? Thanks.

Don't panic! I think there's hope. I'm at a disadvantage because right now I'm troubleshooting my Mac, so I can't connect my iPod and experiment, but I still have some suggestions for you.
First of all, you haven't updated or connected your iPod since you lost your library, have you? The ratings and album art and whatnot are still intact on the iPod?
Because I can't look on my own iPod right now, I can't guarantee anything, but I would assume there is a file on the iPod similar to (or identical to) the iTunes library file. Of course, these files are hidden by default. In order to see hidden files (not sure if there is a native method in Tiger) I would suggest downloading TinkerTool. It's a third-party application, but I've used it for a while now and found it to be completely safe and effective. It promises not to "change any component of the operating system" and doesn't run background processes. However you do it, once you can see hidden files, look around on the iPod for a library file. Before you connect your iPod, of course, make sure in your iTunes preferences you have turned off automatic syncing, otherwise all the information you're looking for will be erased! You MAY be able to copy this library file, along with all your songs, from your iPod to your computer, but I'm afraid this is as far as I know. It would be helpful just to know if you can find that library file on the iPod.
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