The “10538 Overture” by Electric Light Orchestra was the first song written and played by the artist in 1971. An “Overture” is a beginning piece which is meant to allude to something greater to come or is used to introduce song elements which will be used to the later pieces of an arrangement of music. “10538 Overture” is likely about the small talk and gossip between city people about an escaped prisoner, running through the streets to the bay, to avoid being caught by the police.