Somehow i have genius, and often a song will not play because it isn't on my genius playlist.  tried adding it and it won't add..  do i need genius?  what does it do for me?

often i try and play a song and the genius menu comes up and stops me.  do i need genius?  what does it do for me?  one favorite song is not on the genius playlist, and they won't add it.  it is a big bother, actually

What do you mean it comes up and stops you? 
No you don't need Genius. If it's just an extra feature of the device. 
Looking for a bit more detail as to what is happening and what you are doing to make it happen.
B-rock

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