Studio Album · No. 2
Hello, I Must Be Going! Songwriting Credits by Phil Collins
Produced by Phil Collins, Hugh Padgham · Engineered by Hugh Padgham, Howard Gray, Mike Ross
Virgin / Atlantic
Pop RockBlue-Eyed SoulArt Rock
90%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 9 of 10 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 9 / 10 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Phil Collins carries a lyricist or composer credit.
9 trackswritten by Phil Collins
1 trackoutside writers
Phil Collins's roles on this album
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist90%
Composer90%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
10
Tracks
4
Lyricists
2
Producers
3 million
US Copies Sold
1982
Released
Data Insight
Phil Collins wrote or co-wrote most of Hello, I Must Be Going!, his second solo album, again recorded against the backdrop of his divorce. The major exception is the hit single 'You Can't Hurry Love,' a cover of the 1966 Supremes song written by Motown's Holland-Dozier-Holland team. Collins co-produced the album with Hugh Padgham, who continued as engineer, and Martyn Ford arranged the orchestral parts.
Hello, I Must Be Going! is Phil Collins' second solo album, released November 5, 1982. It reached #2 in the UK and #8 in the US, and includes a disco-influenced cover of 'You Can't Hurry Love' (Holland-Dozier-Holland) which became a #1 UK single. Collins wrote nine of the ten tracks himself.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I Don't Care Anymore
|
Phil Collins | Phil Collins | Phil CollinsHugh Padgham | Phil Collins (Vocals) |
| 2 |
I Cannot Believe It's True
|
Phil Collins | Phil Collins | Phil CollinsHugh Padgham | Phil Collins (Vocals) |
| 3 |
Like China
|
Phil Collins | Phil Collins | Phil CollinsHugh Padgham | Phil Collins (Vocals) |
| 4 |
Do You Know, Do You Care?
|
Phil Collins | Phil Collins | Phil CollinsHugh Padgham | Phil Collins (Vocals) |
| 5 |
You Can't Hurry Love
#10
|
Brian HollandLamont DozierEdward Holland Jr. | Brian HollandLamont DozierEdward Holland Jr. | Phil CollinsHugh Padgham | Phil Collins (Vocals) |
| 6 |
It Don't Matter to Me
|
Phil Collins | Phil Collins | Phil CollinsHugh Padgham | Phil Collins (Vocals) |
| 7 |
Thru These Walls
|
Phil Collins | Phil Collins | Phil CollinsHugh Padgham | Phil Collins (Vocals) |
| 8 |
Don't Let Him Steal Your Heart Away
|
Phil Collins | Phil Collins | Phil CollinsHugh Padgham | Phil Collins (Vocals) |
| 9 |
The West Side
|
Phil Collins | Phil Collins | Phil CollinsHugh Padgham | Phil Collins (Vocals) |
| 10 |
Why Can't It Wait 'Til Morning
|
Phil Collins | Phil Collins | Phil CollinsHugh Padgham | Phil Collins (Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 5 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Hello, I Must Be Going!
Did Phil Collins write Hello, I Must Be Going! himself?
Phil Collins wrote or co-wrote most of Hello, I Must Be Going!, including all of its self-penned material about his divorce. The standout exception is 'You Can't Hurry Love,' which he covered from the Supremes. That song was written by Motown's Holland-Dozier-Holland team, not Collins.
Is You Can't Hurry Love a Phil Collins original?
No, 'You Can't Hurry Love' is a cover. The song was written and produced by Holland-Dozier-Holland and originally recorded by the Supremes in 1966, when it topped the US Billboard Hot 100. Collins' 1982 version reached number 1 in the UK and number 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
What is Hello, I Must Be Going! by Phil Collins?
Hello, I Must Be Going! is Phil Collins' second solo studio album, released in November 1982 on Virgin and Atlantic. It contains 10 tracks and reached number 2 on the UK Albums Chart. Its best-known song is the cover of 'You Can't Hurry Love.'
Who produced Hello, I Must Be Going!?
Phil Collins co-produced the album with Hugh Padgham, who also engineered it, continuing the partnership from Face Value. Howard Gray and Mike Ross worked as additional engineers. Martyn Ford handled the orchestral arrangements.
What singles came from Hello, I Must Be Going!?
'You Can't Hurry Love' was the biggest single, reaching number 1 in the UK and number 10 in the US. 'I Don't Care Anymore' and 'Thru These Walls' were also released. Several further singles appeared across various territories.
How did Phil Collins' divorce shape Hello, I Must Be Going!?
Like its predecessor, the album was written during the fallout of Collins' first marriage. Tracks such as 'I Don't Care Anymore' carry the anger and hurt of that period directly in their lyrics. The album's tone alternates between that rawness and lighter, pop-oriented material.
How well did Hello, I Must Be Going! sell?
The album reached number 2 in the UK and number 8 on the US Billboard 200. It is certified 3x Platinum in both the US and UK. 'You Can't Hurry Love' was central to its commercial success.