Hughes, Langston. (1902- 1967) [Johnson, [Francis] Hall. (1888 - 1970) On the Dusty Road. Poem by Langston Hughes. Music by Hall Johnson. On a Theme by Toy Harper. - SIGNED TO THE MELODAIRESSheet music. Five leaves measuring approximately 11 by 14 inches. Piano and vocal arrangement for Hughes poem On the Dusty Road, boldly inscribed by the American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist: For the Melodaires Sincerely Langston Hughes. In fine condition. The arranger, violinist and composer Hall Johnson, set a number of Hughes poems to music. Aunt Toy Harper, who is given credit for the theme of the poem, was a friend