The International Submarine Band was an American country-rock group formed in 1965 by Gram Parsons and John Nuese. The band originated from Harvard University, where Parsons studied theology briefly before dropping out to pursue music full-time. Their initial lineup included Ian Dunlop on bass and Mickey Gauvin on drums. In early 1966, they moved to New York City and recorded two singles for Goldstar Records: "The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming" and "Sum Up Broke" / "One Day Week". Later that year, Parsons relocated the band to Los Angeles, where they recorded the song "Lazy Days" for Roger Corman's film The Trip. In 1967, after a lineup change, the band signed with LHI Records and recorded their debut album, Safe at Home, featuring notable tracks like "Luxury Liner", "Blue Eyes", and "Do You Know How It Feels to Be Lonesome". The band disbanded in February 1968, and the album was released later that spring.
