garage band file to mp3

[stacyphi]

I want to save my first garageband file as an mp3.

When I click share -> send song to iTunes, a tube appears, showing that the operation is occurring, but it never arrives. I've tried different names of playlists, but no luck. Either the operation doesn't happen or the file's title changes.
I looked in all the folders where newly created mp3's go and no luck. I've searched iTunes and can't find any new files.

Any suggestions?
I have OS 10.5.8 and garageband `08 4.1.2

Thanks.
Stacy Phillips

 

[simsaladimbamba]

What about selecting "Export Song to Disk" in the Share menu?

from http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/GarageBand_Export_Songs_to_Disk/

 

[stacyphi]

By gum, that did the trick! Thanks so much. In retrospect, so obvious.
I wonder what gives with iTunes but, with my poor computer skills, it's best not to ask too much.
Stacy