Move MP3 files from ipod to hard drive

Hey,
My hard drive dies and I have lost everything on it. Good news is that a lot of my music is stored on my ipod. How do I get the music files, which were mostly NOT purchased from itunes but my own MP3s, off of my ipod on on to my new hard drive?
Thanks!
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