Can't delete songs properly in iTunes 8

Since upgrading to iTunes 8, I can no longer remove songs from the computer using iTunes. Previously I have either deleted soongs by hitting delete in the library or option delete in a playlist. Subsequently you were prompted to keep file or "move to trash". I'm not getting this option. The file is removed from the listing in the iTunes library or playlist, but remains hogging space in the iTunes music folder on the harddrive. I have tried many many things. HELP!

I can't believe no one has responded to this, I'm having the same trouble! There is no longer an option when you right click on a tune that is either highlighted or checked, to delete it. It isn't in the right click drop down menu.
Also, when you check the track you want to select for deleting and go into the 'Edit' menu, the 'Delete' option has turned from Black to Grey making it impossible to click on it.
I wish I could back date to an older version now, because there seem to be fewer options available, an Apple are making things harder as time goes on. I had a right nightmare moving my entire itunes Library onto a new hard drive. I won't even go there.
Any help on the deleting would be great, I have deleted the actual song file from my hard drive, but this doesn't remove the name from your playlist/Music Library like it used to, and I haven't got room for dead titles in my library!!
Happy New Year all,
All the best,
Tim.

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