'date added' script?

Is there a script, 3rd party app, or any quickfast way to add the 'date added' info into the 'comment' text?
I keep my library sorted by date added, and id like to be able to be able to hold on to that if/when i end up having to re-import or add.
I know nothing about scripting, so i apologize if this is really elementary.
thanks all,
-af-
TiBook G4 [DVI] Mac OS X (10.4.9)

thanks Mort. That would do the second half of the job - adding the date to the comment field. Ideally the script wouldnt need me to add the date, it would read it from the ID3 tag.
But I would think that could be done with minor modification. Ill look into it.
TiBook G4 [DVI] Mac OS X (10.4.9)

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I think even before I ask this, that I know what the answer will be, so please don't laugh at me, just sympathise..
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