🌟 Golden Hearts on the Dance Floor - My Tribute to Vito Coppola

Sometimes inspiration doesn’t come quietly. Sometimes it bursts into your heart in the form of music, light, and human connection. That’s exactly what happened the first time I watched Vito Coppola and Ellie Goldstein dance together on Strictly Come Dancing.

Their Couple’s Choice routine to “Golden” by HUNTR/X wasn’t just another performance - it was a moment of pure emotion.

The joy, trust, and respect between them radiated through every step.And somewhere in that golden light, a spark was born in me - the very first idea for my new song, “Cuore d’Oro (Golden Heart).”

💃 A Performance That Inspired a Song

As I watched Vito and Ellie glide across the floor, I couldn’t stop smiling… and crying. There was something magical about the way Vito choreographed the routine - his focus wasn’t on outshining his partner, but on illuminating her.

Fans online felt it too:

“Vito always makes his partners be the star.” 💛
“Ellie’s inspirational & Vito’s a Labrador puppy in human form!”
“Their joy was contagious - I was crying before they even started dancing.”

Those words summed up exactly what I felt.
This was more than a dance.
It was an act of empathy, confidence, and kindness in motion.

✨ How “Cuore d’Oro” Came to Life

That night, the phrase “cuore d’oro” (Italian for “golden heart”) kept echoing in my mind. I knew I had to capture what I’d just witnessed - not with my eyes, but with my soul.

Vito’s spirit, humility, and warmth reminded me that real greatness comes from lifting others up, not from seeking the spotlight. Ellie’s energy - brave, authentic, and full of life - mirrored that same message.

So, Cuore d’Oro became my way of saying thank you to both of them — and to everyone in this world who leads with kindness.

💫 A Song Dedicated to Vito Coppola

When I finished the song, I knew exactly who it belonged to.  Cuore d’Oro is dedicated to Vito Coppola - a dancer and teacher whose heart beats with love, loyalty, and joy.

The Italian version carries a personal secret: a soft-spoken line at the very end -

“Vito… ognuno dovrebbe avere un amico con un cuore d’oro come il tuo.”(Vito, everyone should have a friend with a golden heart like yours.) 💛

That single sentence holds all the gratitude I felt watching that performance.

🎵 The Golden Trilogy

This moment of inspiration has since grown into four versions of one message:

🇮🇹 Cuore d’Oro – Italian pop elegance

🇮🇹 Cuore d’Oro – Italian emotional ballad

🇬🇧 Golden Heart – English pop Dance Version

🇬🇧 Golden Heart – English pop Dance (Alternative)

🇬🇧 Birdy & Fishy - Bonus Track

Each version beats with the same truth:

Kindness never fades. Real hearts never stop shining. ✨

🌈 Final Thoughts

Vito and Ellie’s performance wasn’t just a dance - it was a reminder that the world still holds beauty, compassion, and people who lead with love. 

Thank you, Vito - for the inspiration, the kindness, and the reminder that hearts like yours are the true rhythm of life.

💛 A Personal Message to Vito Coppola

Dear Vito,

I don’t know you personally, but your golden heart makes me believe in humanity - in kindness, loyalty, unconditional support, and the beauty of a truly good soul.

Your parents must be so proud of you. God bless you for your loving personality, for your laughter, your positive energy, and the way you make people feel seen, valued, and loved. We all need a friend like you in our lives.

Your hugs, your kisses, your joy, your love - they’re golden.

Thank you for being the light this world so desperately needs. 💛✨

With heartfelt admiration,
Lily Amis

Cuore d’Oro (Golden Heart) by Lily Amis