IPod to iMac Transfer of Songs

PROBLEM: I want to transfer all the songs on my iPod to my iMac Computer. It states that you can't do this unless you originally created a folder on the iPod and placed the songs in the folder. Is there any way to work around this so I can put the songs back on my computer.
MY STORY: I had a new iMac on which I downloaded almost 3000 songs and then loaded them on my iPod. Ironically, I just bought an external hard drive to put music on, as I didn't want to use up the drive space on my iMac and I was not aware I couldn't transfer music the other way, i.e. only from the computer to the iPod. And then, my iMac died. Apple replaced my iMac since it was under warranty. Now I'm in a jam, so if anyone can be of assistance I would really appreciate it.

Bill hello,
welcome to the Apple Discussions check iPod access 3.5 they tell me it works well although I have had no cause to use it myself...
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