Itunes won't let me move songs?

When I try and move a list of songs from my iPod, to a newly created playlist it won't let me do it? Can anyone shed any light?
Thanks
Btw, I am on a Mac Book Pro Retina, latest updates on everything. If that makes a difference?

iTunes only lets you move items purchased from the iTunes Store from an i-device to a computer. You can copy anything the other way.

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