I can't seem to move/change the order of songs within my customized standard playlist.

Somehow the order of songs in my customized Standard Playlist is locked.  iTunes won't let me change the order.  Is there some Preference or default that makes them locked into position?  The playlists created by iTunes allows me to drag songs up or down but my Playlist won't.

If shuffle is selected on for the playlst, you won't be able to re-order the songs.  Turn shuffle off and try again.

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