Adding one song to playlist

What I am currently doing (when I download a song and it is NOT going into itunes) is move the song to itunes, then search for it in my music library, then add it to a playlist. IS there an easier way to do this?
Thanks!

Eddie G123 wrote:
What I am currently doing (when I download a song and it is NOT going into itunes) is move the song to itunes, then search for it in my music library
When you add an MP3 to the library, the easiest way to find it is to sort your library by Date Added. The newest one will be right there at the top.
then add it to a playlist. IS there an easier way to do this?
Yes. If you drag the new MP3 into the open playlist, iTunes will simultaneously add it to the library and to that playlist.

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