Can't add songs to playlists on iphone

When I click on add to playlist, it gives me a selection of my playlists but I can't choose any of them! Clicking on them doesn't do anything.
However I can add the song to a new playlist, but only one song..

courtneyb382 wrote:
I just got an Air and moved all of my songs via thumb drive from my PC.
Don't just copy the songs. Copy the entire iTunes library.
You need to copy the entire /Music/iTunes/ folder from PC and replace /Music/iTunes/ on new computer.

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... So far, they just won't drag, no indication as to why not...
Not even a red-crossed circle while dragging it?
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