"Hello, I Must Be Going!" is the second solo studio album by English drummer and singer-songwriter Phil Collins, released on 5 November 1982 on Virgin Records in the UK and Atlantic Records in North America. The album is named after a song by the Marx Brothers. After Genesis took a break in late 1981, Collins began working on a follow-up to his debut solo album, Face Value.
The album received a more subdued commercial reaction compared to Face Value, reaching No. 2 in the UK and No. 8 in the US. Collins released eight singles from the album, with varying tracks issued in different countries. The most successful single was a cover of "You Can't Hurry Love" by the Supremes, which topped the UK charts and reached No. 10 in the US. Collins supported the album with his first solo tour from 1982 to 1983. The album earned him a Brit Award nomination for British Male Artist in 1983, and "I Don't Care Anymore" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Vocal Performance, Male.
In December 1981, after Genesis's tour for their album Abacab, Collins began working on Hello, I Must Be Going!, which explored themes related to his personal life, particularly his divorce. He later reflected that the album was more about processing feelings of guilt and sentimentality regarding the divorce. Upon meeting his second wife, Jill Tavelman, Collins noticed a shift in his songwriting towards more positive themes. The album features elements of groove pop, which he would further develop in his next album, No Jacket Required. "I Cannot Believe It's True" has been compared to "I Missed Again" from Face Value due to its similar rhythms and brass arrangements.
The album's artwork features photographs from Collins's family life, a continuation of the personal touch he aimed for with Face Value. He included a picture of his young son Simon in a Superman costume, which he found humorous, though some perceived it as an excessive focus on his personal life.
