Can't create a playlist from selection of one track

Hi there
Since iTunes 8 I find I cant select one track and go to 'File' and 'New Playlist from Selection'. The option is grayed out. I have a lecture/sermon tracks that I want to burn to audio cds, hence often only one fits to a CD.
The obvious work around is to choose two tracks and then delete one - or do I even need a workaround? Am I missing the obvious?
Mark

I can't do it without your workaround.
The only other option I see is to make a new blank playlist, name it, and drag your track into the new playlist.

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