10538 Overture
Electric Light Orchestra
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Did you see your friend, crying from his eyes today? Did you see him run through the streets and far way? Did you see him run? Did you see him fall? Did his life flash by on the bedroom door? Did you hear the news came across the air today? Someone has been found on the rocks down in the bay Did you see him hide? Did you see him crawl? Does his life mean more than it did before Did you see that man running through the streets today? Did you catch his face, was it 10538?
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Written by: JEFF LYNNE
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13 facts about this song
Origin of TitleThe title "10538 Overture" is actually a number used by ELO founding member Roy Wood for tracking unfinished songs.
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Release Date"10538 Overture" was first released as a single in 1972, making it one of Electric Light Orchestra's first recordings.
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Signature SoundThe song is known for its heavy cello sound that would become a trademark of ELO.
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Album Inclusion"10538 Overture" was first included in the album "The Electric Light Orchestra" (later reissued as "No Answer" in the US).
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Song Creation"10538 Overture" was originally an instrumental penned by frontman Jeff Lynne and intended to be a B-side.
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Number of SalesThe song sold well, reaching number 9 on the UK singles chart, providing the group with their first top ten hit.
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Cover VersionsThe song was covered by several artists, including Def Leppard, who included their version on the album "Yeah!" in 2006.
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Movie Inclusion"10538 Overture" was featured in the 2013 film "American Hustle," introducing the song to a new generation of fans.
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ReissueThe song was reissued on the album "Flashback" in 2000, a compilation album encompassing ELO's career.
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LyricsThe song tells the story of an escaped prisoner, identified only by the number 10538.
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Distinctive Guitar SoundThe song's distinctive guitar sound was created by running the instrument through a cheap fuzz box and playing it through a cello's microphone.
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TransformationThe song was originally intended to be a Move B-side. It was turned into the Electric Light Orchestra sound after the addition of layers of cello.
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Group FormationThe song played a significant role in the formation of ELO, as it influenced Roy Wood and Jeff Lynne’s decision to incorporate more classical elements in their music.
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