On Friday, Fiona Apple returned with one of her first songs since 2012. The track just happened to be one she’s already released—“I Know,” the closer off 1999’s When the Pawn...—reimagined alongside New York pop upstart King Princess. Apple is known for keeping a somewhat tight lid on others using her music, often for good reason (looking at you, Panic at the Disco), so her cosign is significant. It’s also a gift: She is a pro cover artist herself and knows exactly what to do in more of a supporting role, stacking her own backing harmonies and allowing King Princess to shine.

The whole thing got us thinking about Fiona’s career-spanning vault of covers. Often trying on different styles and genres, she has tackled everything from country standards to Austrian ditties to an apocalyptic “Pure Imagination” from Willy Wonka (for a Chipotle ad, no less). Each time, Apple fashions others’ songs into smoky, timeless gems of her own. Below are six that prove her covers game has always been in top form.

The Beatles - “Across the Universe” (1998)

Recorded for Gary Ross’ 1998 movie Pleasantville, Apple’s rendition of the Beatles’ “Across the Universe” is easily her best cover. The song takes on a placidity that suits the strange nuclear family at the heart of the film, with Fiona’s serene “jai guru deva om” chants almost serving as a balm. The Paul Thomas Anderson-directed video is also a treat: Apple walks peacefully through a riot that takes place late in the film, her calm at odds with all the chaos. “Nothing’s gonna change my world” indeed.

Ella Fitzgerald - “When I Get Low I Get High” (2015)

When she was just 18, Ella Fitzgerald scored an indelible hit with “When I Get Low I Get High,” the deceptively chipper ode to getting high to dull the pain. Though Fiona’s cover at Newport Folk takes on a distinct twang (courtesy of Watkins Family Hour), her fiery vocal performance honors the original’s down-on-her-luck spell. Forgetting the lyrics around 30 seconds in, Apple turns the gaffe into one of the most delightful outbursts of expletives you’ll ever have the pleasure of witnessing.

Jimi Hendrix - “Angel” (1997)

Taped during her 1997 “MTV Unplugged” special, this cover captures Apple at her most precocious. “If you’re a fan of Jimi Hendrix,” she announces before she begins, “you’re either gonna really like me or really not like me at the end of this.” You can imagine the latter opinion not being so popular: Backed by a full band, Fiona’s version is swooning and expansive, flaunting her impressive range at just 20 years old.

Conway Twitty - “It’s Only Make Believe” (2012)

Conway Twitty’s “It’s Only Make Believe” often served as the closing song during Apple’s tour behind 2012’s The Idler Wheel…. When I saw it performed live, her eyes were locked on guitarist and longtime collaborator Blake Mills the entire time, giving off an unmistakable intensity between them. This clip from the Ithaca show captures a particularly expressive rendition; even when she strains, letting her voice falter, it’s in service of a heart-rending performance.

Frank Sinatra - “Why Try to Change Me Now” (2009)

Apple’s sparse take on “Why Try to Change Me Now” is even more tender than Sinatra’s defining 1952 version. Aided by little more than a piano and brushed drums, Fiona dials in to the loneliness at the song’s heart with ease, through restrained vocals. It’s a wintry take that seems tailor-made for lamenting by a fireplace, presumably alone.

SWV - “Weak” (2017)

In 2017, the photographer and director Kevin Hayes posted a short clip to his Instagram with the caption, “The other night Fiona sang me a bunch of SWV tunes- needles [sic] to say I've been dead.” The feeling was mutual for all of us watching. Singing a cappella, Apple transforms the ’90s R&B group’s No. 1 hit “Weak” into a powerhouse performance staged in what looks to be a bathroom. In less than a minute, the clip captures Apple’s uncanny talent for stripping covers down to their emotional core.