Why can't i move songs around in my playlists?

i've been using itunes for years and have no idea why i'm suddenly having this problem: i create a playlist. then, i try to change the order of songs around in it, and i can't move anything. this is happening with only some of my playlists, others are fine. any idea what i'm doing wrong? thanks much.

One possibility posted in your thread in the Mac forum. Hope it helps.

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