Which Adele song begins with the word 'Hello'?

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The Adele song that begins with the word “Hello” is “Hello.” Adele released it on October 23, 2015, as the lead single from her third studio album, 25.

The song opens with Adele singing “Hello, it’s me,” immediately establishing its theme of reaching back toward someone from the past. Written by Adele and Greg Kurstin, it explores regret, emotional distance, and an attempt to reconnect after a relationship has ended. Its dramatic piano-led arrangement and Adele’s vocal performance helped make it one of the defining pop songs of the 2010s.

The song became a major global hit, topping charts in numerous countries and breaking several streaming and sales records. Its music video, directed by Xavier Dolan, was filmed in sepia-toned imagery and starred Tristan Wilds alongside Adele. A common mix-up is confusing “Hello” with “Halo,” another famous song associated with a major female pop singer; “Halo” was recorded by Beyoncé. Adele’s “Hello” was also the opening track of 25 and won three major Grammy Awards in 2017.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Aug. 2026

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