Library songs messed up

Hello,
My Library is messed up. I looked at other post that other people had the same problem. I don't think it helped me. I have some songs missing. However I located Kellie Pickler's Red High Heels in Blake Shelton's album/Song "Some Beach" it shows his name and song but Kellie's song is playing. I have no idea where his song "Some Beach" is. I have about 4 songs so far like that. Does anybody have a clue on what to do? I rebooted itunes, didn't help. Checked to see if itunes needed an upgrade and nothing. It said I already have to latest verison.

Thanks for your efforts in helping me out.
It is not a smart playlist. Standard.
Here are some screen shots to display the error.
1. File location when browsing for it in the finder - only two songs from the album available.
2. Songs in Music library - clicking upper left and searching upper right.
3. Regular playlist including all album tracks - playing one of the songs from the album.
4. File location (same as in 1.)- after choosing File -> Show in Finder

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