Can't move songs within playlist?

I am running 7.6.1.9 itunes and can no longer move songs within my play lists.
I used to be able to click and drag them around to change their order within the playlist.
Any ideas?
Thanks.

Make sure the playlist is not set to Shuffle
Select the very first column header before the track names.

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