Cannot select songs or podcasts in iTunes to manually transfer to iPod

I manually manage the songs and podcasts on my iPod Nana 3G. After installing the latest version of iTunes, I am now unable to select a tune/podcast or group of songs and transfer them to the iPod. When a tune is selected with one tap/click, the system highlights it. When tapped again, the text of the song is selected, permitting the user to rename the tune (not what I want to do). When I double-tap and "hold" the title of an unselected tune (which in the past has permitted me to select the tune and move it to the iPod), the system (again) selects the text for renaming.
What in the wide, wide world of sports is going on here? to quote an old cowboy.
Thanks for any help.

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